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AD52 CRZ

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,951 mi
Last recorded92,951 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 CRZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 92,951 miles

Offside & nearside rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2012 92,951 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside & nearside rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2011 86,288 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 75,771 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 68,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 68,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 61,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 61,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 50,428 miles

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 40,850 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 29,135 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 29,133 miles

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

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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AD52 CRZ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD52 CRZ, 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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AD52 CRZ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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