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AD02 WVL

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

179,115 mi
Last recorded179,115 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 WVL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 179,115 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

offside outer sill and floor corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 170,817 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 170,787 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 162,398 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 162,336 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 156,874 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 149,915 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 142,520 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 142,472 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 135,834 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 135,411 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

front brake pads appear low

Pass 14 Aug 2009 128,116 miles

engine management light on- emissions could be lower. strong advise heavy play in o/s/f upper suspension strut support wishbone bushes.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 125,621 miles

O/S/F inner wing cover rubbing wheel

O/S/R axle bush deteriorated

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 125,621 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F inner wing cover rubbing wheel

O/S/R axle bush deteriorated

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 115,889 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 115,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 10,075 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

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 WVL is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,970cc 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 WVL, 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 WVL is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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