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AG51 ZCE

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,499 mi
Last recorded100,499 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 ZCE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 100,499 miles

n/s/f shock damp

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 96,052 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exh sys rusty

front exh heat shield rusty

hand brake outer cables starting to split

Pass 5 Mar 2013 91,514 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)

Oil leak

coil springs rusty.

cover under engine obstructing view.

front exhaust heat shield broken.

n/s hand brake low.

o/s/n/s hand brake cables rusty.

o/s/n/s/f chassis rusty.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 85,496 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake cable outers rusty.

o/s/n/s/f tyres wearing on inside edges.

rear brake discs scored and worn thin.

slight damage to o/s/n/s/f chassis.

Fail 2 Mar 2012 85,496 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake cable outers rusty.

o/s/n/s/f tyres wearing on inside edges.

rear brake discs scored and worn thin.

slight damage to o/s/n/s/f chassis.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 78,286 miles

damage to o/s/n/s/f chassis.

n/s head lamp loose.

n/s/r tyre wearing inside edge.

rear brake discs slightly scored.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2010 70,092 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n\s wiper blade split on ends

o\s\n\s\f chassis damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2009 62,759 miles

covers under engine and outer sills obstructing full inspection

damage to o\s\n\s\f chassis and outer sills

slight play in n\s\r loer arm bush

Pass 18 Feb 2008 56,168 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 47,639 miles

advise slight play in o-s-f steering rack end

Pass 13 Feb 2006 37,776 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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AG51 ZCE is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 AG51 ZCE, 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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AG51 ZCE is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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