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AG02 LRJ

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,433 mi
Last recorded116,433 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 116,433 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 105,606 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 105,606 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 100,244 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 94,998 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 86,456 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 77,148 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear handbreak cable mount

Pass 13 Nov 2014 77,148 miles

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

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

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear handbreak cable mount

Pass 4 Nov 2013 69,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 61,754 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 58,219 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 56,255 miles

Battery insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2009 51,533 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 47,703 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 42,786 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 1 Jul 2006 38,964 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 LRJ 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 87.5%.

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 LRJ, 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 LRJ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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