MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,596 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested engine mis-fire (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside rear brakes worn low
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside rear brakes worn low
Center silencer corroded.
Floorpan corroding.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front and rear tyres worn, at wear bars.
Offside front tyre worn, near wear bars.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front and center silencers corroded.
Oil leak.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front and center silencers corroded.
Oil leak.
Front silencer corroded.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f brake pad wiring broken
o/s outer sill trim damaged
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system corroded in places.
slight movement in n/side rear bottom suspension pin bush
slight play in o/side front inner rack joint.
front discs starting to corrode
o/side rear sill trim damaged.
slight play in n/side bottom hub assembly.
slight play in o/side inner rack joint.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 156?
Based on 487,324 MOT tests across 48,356 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AX53 AFJ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 AX53 AFJ, 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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AX53 AFJ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 19 November 2003.
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