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AD51 YFT

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,259 mi
Last recorded92,259 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 YFT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 92,259 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 92,259 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 89,451 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 86,835 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 86,623 miles

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 82,975 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 82,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2017 79,947 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside

Pass 8 Feb 2016 77,681 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 77,681 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 76,100 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 74,897 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 73,048 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 67,527 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 67,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 63,090 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 58,429 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 51,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 51,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2007 45,526 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 45,526 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 38,045 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 37,998 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 YFT is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YFT, 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 YFT is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 5 January 2002.

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