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AD51 KHV

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,908 mi
Last recorded79,908 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 KHV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 79,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 79,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 71,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 71,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 63,035 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in off-side steering rack joint.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Dec 2009 63,035 miles

Slight play in off-side steering rack joint.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Dec 2008 54,207 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 46,718 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 43,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise front number plate in poor condition

Pass 2 Feb 2006 38,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise front reg plate fading ok time test

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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AD51 KHV 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 70%.

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 AD51 KHV, 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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AD51 KHV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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