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AD51 YFC

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,268 mi
Last recorded89,268 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 YFC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 89,268 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 May 2012 82,498 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

corrosion and security exhaust rear

security of battery

Fail 30 May 2012 82,498 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

corrosion and security exhaust rear

security of battery

Pass 26 May 2011 76,347 miles

advise front disc wear

advise offside front tyre damage

advise rear brake pad wear

Fail 26 May 2011 76,347 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

advise front disc wear

advise offside front tyre damage

advise rear brake pad wear

Fail 16 May 2011 76,157 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 65,188 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 58,216 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 47,256 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 38,724 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 31,633 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 YFC is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc 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 AD51 YFC, 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 YFC is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 5 January 2002.

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