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AG02 LFO

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,261 mi
Last recorded76,261 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG02 LFO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 76,261 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

under trays fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front lower wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm in places

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded in places (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front lower wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded in places (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 67,175 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush where bottom shocker fork connects (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill soft (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroding off

nearside front wing corroded at sill

offside front wing corroded at sill

Fail 16 Jan 2020 67,172 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger rotten off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush where bottom shocker fork connects (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill soft (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroding off

nearside front wing corroded at sill

offside front wing corroded at sill

Pass 18 Jan 2019 55,716 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 55,708 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 51,686 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 51,686 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 46,756 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2017 46,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2016 41,434 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 37,745 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 37,745 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

handbrake lever has some side movement

Pass 30 Jan 2014 36,995 miles

handbrake lever has some sideways movement

Pass 10 May 2013 36,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 35,970 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 35,970 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 35,611 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 34,733 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 34,070 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 31,995 miles

off-side rear door damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2008 28,785 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 25,661 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 22,728 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 19,333 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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AG02 LFO is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AG02 LFO, 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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AG02 LFO is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 August 2002.

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