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AK52 ORN

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,968 mi
Last recorded118,968 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 ORN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2013 118,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

floor pan corroded n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r

o/s sill corroded rear but not near a prescribed area

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f upper wishbone bushes

small chip in windscreen o/s within zone A but less than 10mm

Fail 14 Oct 2013 118,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to o/s. mirror.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 108,511 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 108,511 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 99,731 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all front to rear brake pipes covered with plastic sheild.

front brake discs pitted.

lower engine cover fitted.

not all high level brake light bulbs working.

o/s/r. tyre under inflated.

Fail 12 Sep 2011 99,731 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all front to rear brake pipes covered with plastic sheild.

front brake discs pitted.

lower engine cover fitted.

not all high level brake light bulbs working.

o/s/r. tyre under inflated.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 91,130 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2009 78,509 miles

O/S handbrake efficiency low.

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

Rear brake discs becoming worn & corroded.

Rear tyres unevenly worn.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 64,793 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake lever travel close to limit

Pass 30 Aug 2007 47,083 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2006 30,574 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 ORN is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue 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 ORN, 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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AK52 ORN is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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