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AG51 ZFA

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,248 mi
Last recorded151,248 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 ZFA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 151,248 miles

N/S/f lower lamp lens cracked

O/S/R tyre inner edge worn

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damaged to front lower bumper

rear upper light not working

rear wiper not working

Pass 2 Aug 2012 142,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

fuel filler neck broken

n/s/f back plate rubs on disc

Fail 12 Jul 2012 142,187 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

both front lower suspension ball joints slight movement

centre and rear exhaust sections starting to rust

check front inner brake pads

front brake discs starting to rust/ wear

front bumper slight damage

front exhaust flexi pipe slight leak

front lower suspension wishbones inner bushes starting to crack/ wear

front/ rear suspension coil springs and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

handbrake cables outer casings starting to split/ wear

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front foglamp glass cracked

rear brake discs starting to wear

rear screen washer/ wiper not working and blade split/ worn

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 8 Jul 2011 128,619 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)

slight play in o/s rack arm assy

Fail 7 Jul 2011 128,619 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play in o/s rack arm assy

Pass 20 May 2010 113,186 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2010 113,186 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 89,704 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nearside front inner cv gaiter split

Pass 19 Feb 2009 89,704 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front inner cv gaiter split

Pass 13 Feb 2008 77,527 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 62,289 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 62,240 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 48,996 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 ZFA is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AG51 ZFA, 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 ZFA is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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