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AD02 WZN

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,137 mi
Last recorded117,137 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 117,137 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 102,215 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 102,209 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 95,617 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly rusted

Pass 8 Aug 2011 90,804 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

o/s rear tyre perished in centre of tread

Pass 12 Aug 2010 84,666 miles

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

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

pinhole in n/s/front c.v.boot

Fail 12 Aug 2010 84,666 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

pinhole in n/s/front c.v.boot

Pass 14 Aug 2009 75,944 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 64,747 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 64,747 miles

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)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2007 51,331 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 51,331 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 38,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 38,009 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 WZN is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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