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BFC 471

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,621 mi
Last recorded79,621 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFC 471
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 79,621 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 79,620 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 76,233 miles

Offside Front undertray cracked and holed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 76,233 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front undertray cracked and holed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 69,129 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BFC 471 is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 BFC 471, 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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BFC 471 is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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