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AK52 OSB

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,338 mi
Last recorded84,338 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 OSB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 84,338 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 79,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 75,986 miles

slight play in steering column

Fail 17 Jun 2014 75,984 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

eml on

slight play in steering column

Pass 8 Jun 2013 71,752 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 71,751 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

E,M,Light on.

Pass 29 May 2012 66,107 miles

dampness around nearside front cv boot

eml light on

front tyres perished and split

slight play in offside front inner steering arm

Pass 2 Jun 2011 59,651 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 53,719 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 53,719 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 27 May 2009 48,095 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 48,091 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 43,640 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 36,561 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 OSB is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK52 OSB, 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 OSB registered?

AK52 OSB is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is AK52 OSB safe to buy?

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