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AD02 XLB

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,955 mi
Last recorded112,955 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 112,955 miles

Airbag light does not illuminate

Engine management light on

Front and rear brake discs rusty

Offside rear tyre low on inside

Fail 28 Feb 2014 112,952 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear brake discs very badly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Foprward handbrake cable not routed correctly

Front brake discs rusty

Nut missing on front pipe to manifold stud

Offside rear tyre bald on inside edge

Rear exhaust slightly loose

Pass 22 Jan 2013 103,231 miles

Airbag warning lamp indicates a fault.

Coolant level low. Radiator leaking.

Rear exhaust joint clamp deteriorated.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 103,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Airbag warning lamp indicates a fault.

Coolant level low. Radiator leaking.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear exhaust joint clamp deteriorated.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 97,544 miles

ALL brake disc's slightly worn and corroded.

Coolant reservior low.

SRS warning lamp indicates a fault.

Fail 25 Jan 2012 97,544 miles

ALL brake disc's slightly worn and corroded.

Coolant reservior low.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SRS warning lamp indicates a fault.

Fail 19 Jan 2012 97,526 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

ALL brake disc's slightly worn and corroded.

Coolant reservior low.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

SRS warning lamp indicates a fault.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 89,674 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 77,693 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 77,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 71,214 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 63,876 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 63,876 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 50,083 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 49,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 37,871 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 XLB is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XLB, 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 XLB is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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