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AD52 CWR

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,000 mi
Last recorded64,000 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 CWR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 64,000 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 49,547 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 48,399 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 46,234 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 43,299 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 43,288 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 41,801 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust shows general in servise corrosion

front and rear brake discs show wear/scoring

Pass 13 Dec 2011 38,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

showing wear front and rear brake discs

Fail 13 Dec 2011 38,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

showing wear front and rear brake discs

Pass 10 Dec 2010 35,884 miles

front and rear brake discs wear

Fail 7 Dec 2010 35,880 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front and rear brake discs wear

Pass 28 Dec 2009 31,134 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 26,120 miles

Both rear tyres close to 2mm wear marks.

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 24,731 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 23,363 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 20,629 miles

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

near side front tyre nailed

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 CWR is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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