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BV53 HCN

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,734 mi
Last recorded55,734 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 HCN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 55,734 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 55,734 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 40,428 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 27,603 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 HCN is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 BV53 HCN, 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 HCN registered?

BV53 HCN is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BV53 HCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 HCN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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