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OY03 WLN

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Green Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

178,061 mi
Last recorded178,061 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 WLN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2022 178,061 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water i lamp (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 174,879 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 171,663 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 167,545 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 162,979 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2017 157,870 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 153,613 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2015 148,724 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 143,551 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 136,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 120,610 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 120,607 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 88,221 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Jan 2011 80,425 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2010 72,976 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 72,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 56,630 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 50,631 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 44,215 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 32,020 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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OY03 WLN is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Green with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OY03 WLN, 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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OY03 WLN is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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