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AD51 YFX

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,159 mi
Last recorded77,159 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 YFX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2011 77,159 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 75,485 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 75,485 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 70,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 58,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 58,184 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 47,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 8 Jan 2007 38,020 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2006 29,886 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 29,886 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 YFX is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,970cc 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 YFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD51 YFX registered?

AD51 YFX is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 5 January 2002.

Is AD51 YFX safe to buy?

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