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BN53 MWL

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,389 mi
Last recorded94,389 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 MWL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 94,389 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise all four brake discs rusty.

advise engine management warning lamp displayed.

advise offside parking brake locking at a lower effort.

advise offside rear brake caliper parking brake lever is pulled forward.

Fail 9 Feb 2016 94,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise all four brake discs rusty.

advise engine management warning lamp displayed.

advise offside parking brake locking at a lower effort.

advise offside rear brake caliper parking brake lever is pulled forward.

Pass 2 May 2014 82,961 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2013 70,376 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 60,729 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 52,894 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 45,804 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 38,137 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 33,581 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 33,581 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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)

Pass 10 May 2007 27,736 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 21,890 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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BN53 MWL is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BN53 MWL, 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 BN53 MWL registered?

BN53 MWL is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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