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RN53 TWV

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,466 mi
Last recorded154,466 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 TWV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2017 154,466 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor panel (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside mirror casing loose

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Nov 2017 153,493 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front flexi joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated broken (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s & n/s/r floor (2.4.A.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine & gearbox ()

exhaust system in poor condition

o/s mirror case loose

Pass 1 Dec 2016 144,310 miles

Coolant leak water pump ? ()

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 1 Dec 2016 144,309 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Coolant leak water pump ? ()

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2015 134,019 miles

Offside mirror cover loose

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 4 Dec 2015 134,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside mirror cover loose

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 5 Dec 2014 122,679 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 5 Dec 2014 122,679 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2013 111,373 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 111,373 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 100,517 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 89,710 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 79,614 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 68,725 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 59,101 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 44,859 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 28,982 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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RN53 TWV is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RN53 TWV, 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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RN53 TWV is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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