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AE52 WNL

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,016 mi
Last recorded136,016 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 WNL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2013 136,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

off side hand brake cable slightly deterioated

Pass 6 Sep 2012 125,123 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 112,656 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 99,050 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 90,523 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 76,366 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 62,793 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 51,684 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine under shield fitted, and a fixing bolt missing.

near side front tyre 2mm.

near side front wiper blade deteriorating.

off side front tyre 3mm.

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 WNL is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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

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