MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
coolant level low
exhaust heat shield insecure
oil level very low
rear floor rusty
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
coolant level low
exhaust heat shield insecure
oil level very low
rear floor rusty
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
boot lid catches rear screen when opened.
coil springs corroded.
corrosion on exhaust.
deterioration to parking brake cables.
general corrosion to under body.
nearside front brake pad warning wire broken.
terminals starting to corrode in towbar socket.
boot lid catches rear screen when opened.
coil springs corroded.
corrosion on exhaust.
deterioration to parking brake cables.
general corrosion to under body.
nearside front brake pad warning wire broken.
terminals starting to corrode in towbar socket.
boot stays worn/broken.
corrosion on exhaust.
nearside front brake pad warning wire broken.
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
boot stays worn/broken.
corrosion on exhaust.
nearside front brake pad warning wire broken.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
rear tyres wearing on inner edges,slight miss shape,and found n/s/r door not opening from outside
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
all tyres slightly perrised
all tyres slightly perrised
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
hand brake cable mount broken
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 156?
Based on 487,324 MOT tests across 48,356 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AD02 XBV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 XBV, 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 XBV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 22 July 2002.
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