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AE52 WYC

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,715 mi
Last recorded88,715 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 WYC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 88,715 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 84,549 miles

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

both front head light lens not clear

both rear tyres inside wear

Pass 21 Jul 2015 80,095 miles

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

nsf tyre inside wear

Fail 21 Jul 2015 80,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nsf tyre inside wear

Pass 23 Jul 2014 75,442 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 70,619 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 67,727 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 62,352 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 57,448 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 57,435 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 53,058 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 51,364 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 44,706 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 44,706 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 43,083 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 43,083 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 32,190 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 25,778 miles

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 WYC is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WYC, 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 WYC registered?

AE52 WYC is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is AE52 WYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 WYC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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