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AD51 YFY

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,158 mi
Last recorded95,158 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 YFY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2013 95,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 95,158 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 88,760 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 88,757 miles

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)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 79,889 miles

offside and nearside handbrake cables weakening near to calipers

Fail 14 Apr 2011 79,881 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside and nearside handbrake cables weakening near to calipers

Pass 22 Apr 2010 73,356 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 73,353 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 66,160 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 59,238 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 52,130 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 52,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 47,634 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 33,223 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 YFY is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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