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BT52 OEX

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,701 mi
Last recorded110,701 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 OEX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 110,701 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 106,964 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Fail 26 May 2012 106,964 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 12 May 2011 104,150 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 17 Apr 2010 100,634 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 100,633 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Both front brake discs corroded on inside edges

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 97,158 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 95,173 miles

cut in n/s front tyre kerbing bar

o/s front door push keeps sticking intermitantly

Fail 15 Dec 2008 95,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

cut in n/s front tyre kerbing bar

o/s front door push keeps sticking intermitantly

Pass 7 Dec 2007 83,876 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 71,121 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 67,053 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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BT52 OEX is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT52 OEX, 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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BT52 OEX is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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