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AY03 HMC

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,751 mi
Last recorded125,751 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 HMC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 125,751 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 124,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml on rear damage

Pass 29 May 2015 122,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine lamp on

rear damage

Pass 9 Jun 2014 114,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine lamp on

Fail 6 Jun 2014 114,712 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine lamp on

Pass 13 Jun 2013 99,675 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 13 Jun 2013 99,666 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 28 May 2012 85,558 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 May 2012 85,499 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

n/s/r pads appear low

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 May 2011 76,476 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2011 76,476 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 68,892 miles

srs airbag warning lamp on

Fail 21 May 2010 68,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

srs airbag warning lamp on

Pass 19 May 2009 61,789 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 49,272 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 49,272 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 38,399 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 38,399 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 33,127 miles

nearside rear suspension bar worn.

offside rear suspension bar worn.

offside rear suspension bush worn.

play in antiroll bar.

undertray fitted.

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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AY03 HMC is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AY03 HMC, 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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AY03 HMC is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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