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2003 ALFA ROMEO 156
General Information
- Registration AP53CHC
- Manufacturer ALFA ROMEO
- Model 156
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1970cc
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- Expired 15 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 82,598 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- all brake discs corroded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,696 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2016 15 Jun 202616 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 77,696 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
26 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,607 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2015 15 Jun 202625 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 72,607 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
22 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,399 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2014 15 Jun 202614 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 63,384 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
22 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,711 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 50,708 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
21 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,004 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 48,969 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
21 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,285 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2011 15 Jun 202615 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 39,007 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
15 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,007 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
28 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,114 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2009 15 Jun 202628 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 30,114 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
20 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 16,355 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2008 15 Jun 202620 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 16,355 MI
15 Jun 202621 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,895 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2007 15 Jun 202619 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 13,893 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
8 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 13,743 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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AP53CHC was registered on 2003-12-18
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