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AE52 WUB

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,372 mi
Last recorded72,372 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 72,372 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 66,247 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 58,489 miles

Handbrake lever mounting slight movement

Pass 3 Feb 2009 47,536 miles
Pass 11 May 2008 43,340 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 34,701 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 23,000 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 18,712 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 18,705 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 WUB is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WUB, 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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What year was AE52 WUB registered?

AE52 WUB is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is AE52 WUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 WUB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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