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AD02 XCM

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,336 mi
Last recorded139,336 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 139,336 miles

airbag light on

Fail 31 Aug 2012 139,336 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

airbag light on

Pass 22 Aug 2011 127,946 miles

airbag light on

font tyres worn on inner edges sugest tracking

Pass 5 Aug 2010 114,587 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 97,827 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 97,817 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 78,086 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 63,295 miles

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

ns washer jet inop

Pass 24 Jul 2006 50,351 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 50,331 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 37,847 miles

slight play in n/s rear control arm bush

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 XCM is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XCM, 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 XCM is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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