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AX52 MVD

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,799 mi
Last recorded31,799 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 MVD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,799 miles

both front tyres low and wearing quicker on inner edges

both small rigid brake pipes between front flexi hoses and calipers starting to corrode

o/s handbrake cable split and corroded

play in both front lower balljoints

play in front anti roll bar bushes

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 2 Apr 2007 26,386 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 23,555 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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AX52 MVD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AX52 MVD, 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 AX52 MVD registered?

AX52 MVD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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The MOT history for AX52 MVD shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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