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AD02 WTL

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,697 mi
Last recorded129,697 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 WTL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 129,697 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2015 129,697 miles

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2014 117,924 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 117,924 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 104,812 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Jul 2013 104,812 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Jul 2012 91,543 miles

engine oil dip stick had no oil visable

Pass 8 Jul 2011 81,877 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

park brake cables outer cover deteriorated and support straps snapped

uneven wear to front tyres

Fail 8 Jul 2011 81,877 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nail in o/s/r tyre

park brake cables outer cover deteriorated and support straps snapped

uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 8 Jul 2010 73,407 miles

parking brake cables outer covers deteriorated also mounting straps snapped

Fail 8 Jul 2010 73,407 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

parking brake cables outer covers deteriorated also mounting straps snapped

Pass 17 Jul 2009 64,734 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 64,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 55,777 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 47,795 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 36,735 miles

nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2005 26,879 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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AD02 WTL is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 77,354 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD02 WTL, 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 24 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD02 WTL is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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