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AD51 KLJ

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,869 mi
Last recorded56,869 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 KLJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 56,869 miles

engine rumbles

Pass 9 Mar 2010 53,146 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 53,114 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

unable to fully inspect outer sills, plastic covers fitted

unable to fully inspect rear seatbelt mount boot area, covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2009 49,130 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 44,212 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 44,211 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 39,668 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 39,668 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 29,968 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 29,963 miles

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

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

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

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 KLJ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AD51 KLJ, 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 AD51 KLJ registered?

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

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