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AE52 WMW

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,681 mi
Last recorded154,681 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 WMW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 154,681 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 154,679 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 137,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 118,174 miles

Nearside and off side rear tyres have cracks in tread

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 105,947 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 105,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 102,722 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 102,722 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 98,803 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 87,441 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 87,205 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 87,205 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 86,695 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight play offside of steering rack

Pass 31 May 2007 86,204 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 72,870 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 45,551 miles

rear brake pads n/s

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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AE52 WMW is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE52 WMW, 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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AE52 WMW is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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