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AG02 LME

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,242 mi
Last recorded99,242 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 99,242 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

all coil springs corroded

both handbrake cables rusty and rubber hangers broken

front subframe corroded

nail in tread offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2015 99,242 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

all coil springs corroded

both handbrake cables rusty and rubber hangers broken

front subframe corroded

front tyres low on tread

nail in tread offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2014 95,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 May 2014 95,741 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 93,380 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2013 93,380 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 88,768 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 84,045 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2011 84,045 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2011 83,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlight adjuster broken and inoperative but still within required specification

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 78,812 miles

Slight movement in front suspension upper arm bushes.

Fail 22 Apr 2009 66,502 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front tyre has cut in tread but does not show ply/cord

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 66,502 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has cut in tread but does not show ply/cord

Pass 24 Apr 2008 54,208 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 54,208 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2007 40,067 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 40,067 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 32,402 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 LME is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AG02 LME, 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 LME is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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