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AG02 LXU

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,368 mi
Last recorded105,368 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2020 105,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear Seats ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + Rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fog lights not working

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Nail in (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Wiper not working

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 102,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Door mirror slightly loose

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear window wiper and washer not working

Fail 16 Jul 2019 102,479 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outside wall cut and nail in (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Door mirror slightly loose

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear window wiper and washer not working

Pass 16 Jul 2018 97,363 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 92,629 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and distorted

Rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Jul 2016 88,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing thin and starting to distort

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2015 84,956 miles

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

n/s/r tyre distorted

rear silencer badly deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2015 84,956 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r tyre distorted

rear silencer badly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2014 81,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs lipped

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2013 76,295 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 76,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 68,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 68,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Feb 2011 63,762 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 63,107 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 63,107 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 54,413 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 46,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 46,523 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 38,974 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 30,417 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 LXU 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 LXU, 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 LXU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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