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AG02 TUJ

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,233 mi
Last recorded117,233 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 117,233 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 112,606 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 106,711 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 98,617 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 90,238 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 90,238 miles

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

general surface corrosion to the underside of the car

Pass 5 Jul 2011 84,969 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front and rear brake discs slightly worn,scored and pitted

offside rear hand brake has good effort but has no lock out

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Fail 23 Jun 2011 84,947 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front and rear brake discs slightly worn,scored and pitted

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Fail 28 Jun 2010 76,359 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 76,359 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 66,983 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 66,983 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 48,164 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 48,164 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 33,824 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 29,110 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 TUJ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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