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2003 ALFA ROMEO 156
General Information
- Registration SP53SPX
- Manufacturer ALFA ROMEO
- Model 156
- Year 2003
- Colour Beige
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1747cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 51,337 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
26 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,337 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
22 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,229 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 50,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
9 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,827 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 49,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
20 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,474 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2011 11 Jun 202614 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 46,470 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,046 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,122 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
17 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 35,122 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
25 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,137 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2008 11 Jun 20265 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 15,560 MI
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SP53SPX was registered on 2003-09-01
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