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AD02 WTZ

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,737 mi
Last recorded100,737 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2015 100,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2015 100,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2014 94,700 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 90,883 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 36,955 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 77,850 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 77,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 69,461 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 61,282 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 47,749 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 47,747 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 37,986 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 26,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 26,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 18,888 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 WTZ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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