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AG02 LRN

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,880 mi
Last recorded122,880 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 122,880 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded and pitted but brake tested ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes starting to corrode near unions (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 122,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded and pitted but brake tested ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes starting to corrode near unions (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 116,380 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 116,380 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 111,092 miles

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

handbrake stiff possible handbrake cables

rear brake callipers sliders worn

Pass 15 Oct 2015 104,025 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lowers (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge n/s/r tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 15 Oct 2015 104,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lowers (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge n/s/r tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 29 Oct 2014 96,082 miles

slight corrosion in both front inner wheel arches

Fail 29 Oct 2014 96,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight corrosion in both front inner wheel arches

Pass 18 Nov 2013 87,913 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 87,913 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 79,898 miles

engine belly pan insecure

exhaust system deteriated but not blowing

Fail 9 Nov 2012 79,896 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

engine belly pan insecure

exhaust system deteriated but not blowing

Pass 20 Dec 2011 69,328 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to wear low

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 7 Jan 2011 61,372 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 61,357 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 54,989 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 49,479 miles

front tyres worn low

Pass 13 Dec 2007 42,062 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 39,880 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 36,172 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 LRN is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LRN, 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 AG02 LRN registered?

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

Is AG02 LRN safe to buy?

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