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AV03 ZXC

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,176 mi
Last recorded133,176 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 ZXC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 133,176 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 133,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 109,883 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 79,677 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 79,677 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 55,119 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 156?

Based on 487,324 MOT tests across 48,356 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
6,689
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
48,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,148
position lamp(s) not working 31,156
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 21,869
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18,394
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 16,133
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AV03 ZXC is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 72,902 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 156 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV03 ZXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 156 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV03 ZXC registered?

AV03 ZXC is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is AV03 ZXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 ZXC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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