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BV53 HCF

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,677 mi
Last recorded67,677 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 HCF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 67,677 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 57,136 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 45,807 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 36,784 miles

nsf wheel rim,small dent.

Fail 2 Nov 2009 36,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsf wheel rim,small dent.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 30,882 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 25,812 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 19,277 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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BV53 HCF is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BV53 HCF, 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 BV53 HCF registered?

BV53 HCF is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BV53 HCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 HCF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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