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AJ02 LCW

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,656 mi
Last recorded90,656 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 LCW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 90,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 90,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 83,242 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 83,241 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 83,010 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 81,840 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 78,663 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 78,663 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 71,128 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 71,128 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 58,580 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 58,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 42,714 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 79,796 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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AJ02 LCW is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc 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 AJ02 LCW, 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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AJ02 LCW is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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