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YY52 VYE

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,413 mi
Last recorded87,413 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 VYE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 87,413 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 82,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 75,886 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 73,222 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 70,572 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 65,771 miles

slight play in o/s/f bottom suspension arm bushes

Pass 9 Jan 2006 53,288 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 53,288 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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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YY52 VYE is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel 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 YY52 VYE, 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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YY52 VYE is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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