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AD02 XBA

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,419 mi
Last recorded119,419 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 XBA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 119,419 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust heatsheild corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2014 106,475 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 106,475 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 100,342 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

N/S, MAIN TO REAR, (FRONT SECTION) METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

N/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

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

O/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2013 100,337 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

N/S, MAIN TO REAR, (FRONT SECTION) METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

N/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

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

O/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 87,809 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 83,631 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 83,516 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 77,928 miles

o/s/r/wheel bearing excessive play 2 rear hand brake excessive travel

Pass 17 Jun 2009 73,672 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 64,599 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 57,488 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 57,488 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 44,808 miles

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

tracking required

Pass 15 Jul 2005 32,862 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 XBA is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XBA, 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 XBA is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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