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YY53 BEO

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,975 mi
Last recorded71,975 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 BEO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 71,975 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 71,974 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 69,013 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,562 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 56,573 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 51,718 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

nail in rear n/s tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2008 51,718 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

nail in rear n/s tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2007 46,849 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 46,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 40,264 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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YY53 BEO is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YY53 BEO, 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 YY53 BEO registered?

YY53 BEO is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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