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YY53 DNO

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,277 mi
Last recorded87,277 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 DNO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 87,277 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 81,222 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint Marked with chalk (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint Marked with chalk (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail

Fail 15 Sep 2015 81,222 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint Marked with chalk (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint Marked with chalk (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail

Pass 19 Sep 2014 74,811 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 74,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 67,097 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 67,097 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 58,546 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 58,546 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 53,071 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,758 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 42,128 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 33,393 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 27,742 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 21,743 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 DNO is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DNO, 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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YY53 DNO is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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