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AK52 OPB

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,604 mi
Last recorded110,604 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 OPB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 110,604 miles

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

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 8 Sep 2011 100,236 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 100,235 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 87,029 miles

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

centre upper stop lamp bulb not working

Pass 9 Sep 2009 73,388 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 73,385 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 60,083 miles

stop light bulb not working in high level light cluster

Fail 11 Sep 2008 60,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

stop light bulb not working in high level light cluster

Pass 12 Sep 2007 46,537 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 46,537 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 34,405 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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AK52 OPB is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AK52 OPB, 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 AK52 OPB registered?

AK52 OPB is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is AK52 OPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 OPB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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