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AG02 SZF

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,043 mi
Last recorded106,043 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG02 SZF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 106,043 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 102,507 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 102,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 99,423 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 97,169 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 97,161 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 94,193 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 94,111 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 90,421 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 90,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 82,764 miles

airbag light is on

Fail 4 Oct 2011 82,698 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light is on

Pass 11 Oct 2010 77,808 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 77,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 72,438 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 72,419 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 64,376 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 64,148 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 64,148 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 57,218 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 43,676 miles

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

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 SZF is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SZF, 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 SZF is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 August 2002.

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