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AX53 JHJ

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,239 mi
Last recorded149,239 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 JHJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 149,239 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2012 149,188 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 141,006 miles

o/s front ball joint dust boot deteriated

o/s rear tyre app limit for wear worn on inner shoulder

oil leak eveident

n/s rear tyre worn on inner shoulder and on limit for wear

Fail 29 Jul 2011 141,006 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s front ball joint dust boot deteriated

o/s rear tyre app limit for wear worn on inner shoulder

oil leak eveident

n/s rear tyre worn on inner shoulder and on limit for wear

Pass 24 Jul 2010 127,341 miles

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restrictng inspections of testable items/areas

Fail 16 Jul 2010 126,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 4 Aug 2009 113,758 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise hand brake travel

Pass 22 Jul 2008 99,122 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 99,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 61,552 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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AX53 JHJ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AX53 JHJ, 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 JHJ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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