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2003 ALFA ROMEO 156
General Information
- Registration SL53FTY
- Manufacturer ALFA ROMEO
- Model 156
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 17 Mar 2015
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MOT History 12 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 96,135 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
19 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,251 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 89,240 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
7 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,516 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 83,342 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
7 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,761 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
5 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 66,254 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2011 11 Jun 20263 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 66,254 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
24 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,984 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2009 11 Jun 202623 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 53,966 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 43,305 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2008 11 Jun 202610 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 33,309 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2007 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SL53FTY was registered on 2003-09-27
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