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AG02 MHU

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,109 mi
Last recorded140,109 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 140,109 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 138,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 138,752 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 130,754 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 115,878 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 115,760 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 105,953 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 98,152 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 88,710 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 69,274 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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