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WR03 FOA

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,669 mi
Last recorded98,669 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 FOA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 98,669 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 98,669 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 86,809 miles

Both rear tyres fevered inner edge

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 86,809 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres fevered inner edge

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 76,274 miles

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

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

Tracking

Pass 6 Jan 2010 66,226 miles

When nearside front wheel is rotated slight rougthnes is detected

Pass 26 Jan 2009 54,538 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 45,612 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil on min leavel

Pass 9 Feb 2007 33,525 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 26,222 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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WR03 FOA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WR03 FOA, 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 WR03 FOA registered?

WR03 FOA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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