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AG02 TVD

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,120 mi
Last recorded99,120 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 99,120 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2014 99,120 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2013 99,248 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

n/s/r tyre is slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2012 94,355 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 94,355 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 86,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S rear floor slightly corroded

N/S/ wiper smearing screen slightly

N/S/F front foglamp lens cracked

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 86,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S rear floor slightly corroded

N/S/ wiper smearing screen slightly

N/S/F front foglamp lens cracked

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 79,100 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)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 79,100 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)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 72,944 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 72,944 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 65,791 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 57,634 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 43,186 miles

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)

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 TVD is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TVD, 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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What year was AG02 TVD registered?

AG02 TVD is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 August 2002.

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