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AD02 XAL

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,908 mi
Last recorded124,908 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 124,908 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 124,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 112,100 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2014 11,548 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 100,190 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 100,190 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 89,403 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 89,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 78,653 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 78,652 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 67,640 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 49,783 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads gettint low

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 11 Aug 2009 49,783 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

brake fuild level low

front brake discs worn

front brake pads gettint low

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2008 49,392 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 49,392 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 39,213 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 39,213 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 25,333 miles

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

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

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 XAL is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XAL, 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 XAL is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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