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AD02 XAZ

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,041 mi
Last recorded111,041 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 111,041 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 102,059 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Radiator is in poor condition

handbrake cables are partially siezed

Pass 19 May 2012 90,745 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 82,320 miles

back box outer casing corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2010 73,821 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 66,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f steering rack slight play

Pass 30 Apr 2009 66,702 miles

o/s/f steering rack slight play

Pass 29 Apr 2008 60,258 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 48,197 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 48,916 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive 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 XAZ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XAZ, 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 XAZ registered?

AD02 XAZ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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