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AG02 LLV

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

166,985 mi
Last recorded166,985 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG02 LLV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 166,985 miles

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

rear silencer corroded slightly but ok.

Fail 15 Apr 2015 166,985 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded slightly but ok.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 152,495 miles

corrosion through out vehicle

dint in rear boot.

drivers seat belt trim adrift.

engine management light on.

o/s/f upper wishbone bushes slight play.

Fail 20 Mar 2014 152,495 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift.

dint in rear boot.

drivers seat belt trim adrift.

engine management light on.

o/s/f upper wishbone bushes slight play.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 144,579 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear calipers have little reserve travel on hand brake

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under body showing slight corrosion around verious perscribed areas

Fail 14 Mar 2013 144,579 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear calipers have little reserve travel on hand brake

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under body showing slight corrosion around verious perscribed areas

Pass 29 Mar 2012 136,448 miles

O/S/F UPPER WISHBONE BUSH WORN.

Fail 28 Mar 2012 136,448 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW.

FRONT EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD ADRIFT.

O/S/F UPPER WISHBONE BUSH WORN.

SOME CORROSION TO O/S/F AND O/S/R BRAKE PIPES.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 128,001 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all discs and pads worn

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fornt sub frame slightly corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2011 128,001 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all discs and pads worn

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fornt sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2009 115,015 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 115,015 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 99,622 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 99,622 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 87,325 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 77,609 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)

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

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
Full Alfa Romeo 156 reliability report

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AG02 LLV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AG02 LLV, 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 LLV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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