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AD02 WZS

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

57,193 mi
Last recorded57,193 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 57,193 miles

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (tie bar) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 57,193 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (tie bar) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 56,323 miles

50% washer jets working

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak radiator area ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jul 2019 55,512 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 54,265 miles

coil springs corroded

washers poor

Pass 26 Jul 2017 53,444 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 52,444 miles

coolant stains on the radiator

handbrake cables deteriorated

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

Pass 22 Jul 2015 51,235 miles

coolant stains on the radiator

handbrake cables deteriorated

slight play in the steering column

uneven wear on the n/s/r tyre 205/60 15

Pass 25 Jul 2014 49,044 miles

handbrake cables deteriorated

slight movement in steering column

slight play in steering

Fail 23 Jul 2014 49,044 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

handbrake cables deteriorated

slight movement in steering column

slight play in steering

Pass 19 Jul 2013 46,400 miles

handbrake cables deteriorated

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm

o/s/f tyre 3-4mm

slight play in the steering

slight play in the steering column

uneven wear on the rear tyres 205/60 15

Fail 19 Jul 2013 46,400 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

handbrake cables deteriorated

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm

o/s/f tyre 3-4mm

slight play in the steering

slight play in the steering column

uneven wear on the rear tyres 205/60 15

Pass 25 Jul 2012 45,180 miles

handbrake cables deteriorated

n/s/f tyre 2-4mm

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

o/s/f tyre 3-4mm 205/60 15

slight movement in top of the steering column

slight play in the steering

Pass 26 Jul 2011 43,272 miles

handbrake cables deteriorated

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

slight play in the steering rack

slight play in the top of the steering column

Pass 27 Jul 2010 41,665 miles

rear handbrake rubber mounts split and broken

Fail 26 Jul 2010 41,662 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear handbrake rubber mounts split and broken

Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,258 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 38,235 miles

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 26 Jul 2007 32,578 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 27,577 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 22,868 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 WZS is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WZS, 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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What year was AD02 WZS registered?

AD02 WZS is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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