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AG02 TAU

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

86,222 mi
Last recorded86,222 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG02 TAU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 86,222 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 79,122 miles

Both front brake disks slightly corroded on inner face's

Both number plates deteriorated but not likely to be misread

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2014 79,122 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front brake disks slightly corroded on inner face's

Both number plates deteriorated but not likely to be misread

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2014 79,090 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both front brake discs have corrosion to inner surfaces

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front washer poor in operation

Oil leak

Radistor slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2013 75,108 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 71,993 miles

Engine coolant level low

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 4 Aug 2012 71,993 miles

Engine coolant level low

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2011 67,684 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres are cracked and perished heavily

nearside front tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

Fail 1 Aug 2011 67,684 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres are cracked and perished heavily

nearside front tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

Fail 1 Aug 2010 64,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front brake discs have slight wear and nearside slightly pitted on inner surface

both front tyres badly perished and cracked on outer sidewalls (no cords exposed at time of test)

Pass 1 Aug 2010 64,069 miles

both front brake discs have slight wear and nearside slightly pitted on inner surface

both front tyres badly perished and cracked on outer sidewalls (no cords exposed at time of test)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 58,418 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear no plates slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside front tyres cracked on outer sidewall

oil [3 litres] and water topped up before test

Pass 13 Jun 2008 51,450 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 51,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 51,446 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 43,745 miles

Unable to check rear section of main brake pipes covered by heat shield

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 TAU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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