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2003 ALFA ROMEO 156
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- Registration WN53VVZ
- Manufacturer ALFA ROMEO
- Model 156
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1910cc
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- Expired 21 Apr 2021
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 118,218 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
15 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 118,216 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 115,237 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge !.. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear parking brake effort low
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker/spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
7 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 115,227 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker/spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge !.. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker/spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear parking brake effort low
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
23 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,902 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
14 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 109,888 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
17 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,666 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
9 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 104,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
29 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 99,448 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion rear discs
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
27 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 99,444 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front brake caliper inappropriately repaired caliper slide bolt squint (3.5.1n)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion rear discs
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
8 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,206 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
2 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 82,206 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
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)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
14 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,597 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2015 2 Jul 202614 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 72,597 MI
2 Jul 202629 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,553 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2014 2 Jul 202612 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,833 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
6 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,859 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2012 2 Jul 202620 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,748 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
18 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 29,748 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
22 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,618 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
28 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,194 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2009 2 Jul 202622 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 5,963 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
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WN53VVZ was registered on 2003-09-29
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