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AD51 YGU

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,242 mi
Last recorded77,242 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 77,242 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 72,175 miles

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Fail 5 Apr 2013 72,175 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 10 Apr 2012 68,783 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 68,783 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 65,065 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 65,065 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 60,701 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 53,102 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 53,102 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 46,227 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 39,455 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 39,455 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 31,796 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 YGU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver 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 YGU, 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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What year was AD51 YGU registered?

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

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The MOT history for AD51 YGU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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