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AD51 YKM

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,144 mi
Last recorded88,144 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2017 88,144 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

boot floor corroded

engine light on

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2016 79,174 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of cracks on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear floor holed

dash brake warning light staying on

Fail 16 May 2016 79,169 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of cracks on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear floor holed

dash brake warning light staying on

Pass 23 Mar 2015 74,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 69,223 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 69,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 63,112 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 63,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 57,624 miles

Air bag warning lamp on.

Both brake pipes front to rear corroded.

n/s & o/s front chassis corroded.

n/s & o/s rear floor corroded.

Fail 11 Apr 2012 57,555 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air bag warning lamp on.

Both brake pipes front to rear corroded.

Engine warning lamp on.

n/s & o/s front chassis corroded.

n/s & o/s rear floor corroded.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 May 2010 44,698 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 44,698 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 44,178 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 44,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 38,715 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 33,339 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 28,398 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 28,362 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 23,849 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 YKM is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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