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AD02 XBY

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,010 mi
Last recorded94,010 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 94,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2013 89,122 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 89,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 82,572 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear number plate deteriated

front brake discs excessively corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2010 80,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 17 Feb 2010 80,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Feb 2009 61,954 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 61,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 54,268 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 46,665 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 XBY 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 XBY, 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 XBY registered?

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

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