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AE52 WRG

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

96,278 mi
Last recorded96,278 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 96,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Front sill

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

water leak at front

Fail 3 Aug 2017 96,274 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front sill

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

water leak at front

Fail 18 Jul 2017 96,269 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

centre floor corroded

em l on

fan belt noise

Pass 17 Feb 2016 77,174 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 77,160 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 67,521 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

n/s/f inner sill corroded out with prescribed area

n/s/f tyre close to ply

sills covered

Pass 28 Jan 2015 67,521 miles

n/s/f inner sill corroded out with prescribed area

n/s/f tyre close to ply

sills covered

Pass 31 Jan 2014 59,685 miles

side skirts fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2014 59,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

side skirts fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2013 51,630 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 51,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 44,255 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 44,255 miles

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

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

Air bag warning light is on.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 35,418 miles

oil level low

Fail 26 Oct 2010 35,418 miles

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

oil level low

Pass 2 Jun 2009 30,349 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag warning light on

both rear tyres showing signs of deterioration

nearside rear door outer handle missing

Fail 1 Jun 2009 30,346 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres showing signs of deterioration

coolant water level low

nearside rear door outer handle missing

Pass 30 Apr 2008 28,226 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/r outer door handle broken

Fail 25 Apr 2008 28,226 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake pads low

n/s/r outer door handle broken

Pass 5 Oct 2006 24,674 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 24,674 miles

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

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 WRG is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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

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