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AD02 XBL

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,399 mi
Last recorded98,399 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 XBL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 98,399 miles

Corroded underside but still solid

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

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 98,398 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Corroded underside but still solid

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

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 95,410 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 95,410 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 91,981 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 91,981 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 88,001 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 88,001 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 21 May 2012 83,778 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 83,778 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 77,478 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 64,740 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 57,042 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 57,042 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 50,447 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 39,901 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2006 39,901 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2006 39,689 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 39,677 miles

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

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 XBL is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XBL, 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 XBL is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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