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AD02 XAG

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,748 mi
Last recorded91,748 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2013 91,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

middle exaust bracket broken

rear exaust heavily corroded

Fail 27 Dec 2013 91,746 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

middle exaust bracket broken

rear exaust heavily corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2012 87,760 miles

air bag light on

n/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking

nail in o/s/r tyre has puncture not repairable

rear exaust heavily corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2012 87,760 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

n/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking

nail in o/s/r tyre has puncture not repairable

rear exaust heavily corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2011 83,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2011 83,652 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2010 80,580 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 80,580 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 76,594 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 72,908 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 66,095 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 60,733 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 60,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 XAG is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XAG, 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 XAG registered?

AD02 XAG is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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