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AD02 XBV

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,748 mi
Last recorded165,748 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 XBV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 165,748 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 165,511 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 150,942 miles

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.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 150,942 miles

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.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 130,517 miles

boot stays worn/broken.

corrosion on exhaust.

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken.

Fail 6 Sep 2012 130,517 miles

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.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 111,043 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 88,662 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 88,662 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 65,932 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges,slight miss shape,and found n/s/r door not opening from outside

Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,853 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 33,488 miles

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

all tyres slightly perrised

Pass 6 Sep 2007 33,488 miles

all tyres slightly perrised

Pass 9 Sep 2006 31,150 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 30,803 miles

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.

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
Full Alfa Romeo 156 reliability report

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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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