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AG02 MGE

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,450 mi
Last recorded158,450 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 158,450 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2011 146,680 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 146,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 141,617 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 136,841 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 128,231 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 128,287 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 100,779 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake fluid level low

hc high at tickover

Pass 23 Oct 2006 80,651 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 61,934 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 MGE is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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