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AD51 KMJ

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,515 mi
Last recorded103,515 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 103,515 miles

2 small holes in offside rear and nearside rear

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

REAR TAIL BOX IN POOR CONDTION

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 102,290 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load casing broken (5.2.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR TAIL BOX AND IN POOR CONDTION (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load casing broken (5.2.4a)

damp round top off fuel tank

Fail 29 Jul 2016 102,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL AND BELOW LIMTS (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R1691V (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load casing broken (5.2.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR TAIL BOX AND IN POOR CONDTION (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load casing broken (5.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid top up bottle (8.2.3)

damp round top off fuel tank

Pass 24 Jul 2015 98,284 miles

handbrake outer casings split

Pass 25 Jul 2014 93,170 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake discs worn, pitted or scored

centre rear seat belt casing missing

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2014 93,170 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake discs worn, pitted or scored

centre rear seat belt casing missing

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2014 93,170 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake discs worn, pitted or scored

battery insecure

centre rear seat belt casing missing

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2011 87,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 87,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 80,014 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

limited life on exhaust

o/s/f body floor light corrosion

plastic trims fitted to seals unable to inspect seals properly

Fail 9 Dec 2009 80,014 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

limited life on exhaust

o/s/f body floor light corrosion

plastic trims fitted to seals unable to inspect seals properly

Pass 3 Dec 2008 70,616 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 59,060 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 50,816 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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AD51 KMJ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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