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AK52 OTR

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,459 mi
Last recorded96,459 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 96,459 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all brake discs corroded

exhaust blow when cold from manifold area

front tyres worn on the inside

heavy surface to floor

nearside wiper rubber split

rear brake flexible hoses,metal ferrules corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2016 96,459 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all brake discs corroded

exhaust blow when cold from manifold area

front tyres worn on the inside

heavy surface to floor

nearside wiper rubber split

rear brake flexible hoses,metal ferrules corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 92,896 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs distorted,may cause vibration when braking

play in nearside front upper wishbone bushes

surface corrosion to rear inner wings

Fail 3 Mar 2015 92,896 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs distorted,may cause vibration when braking

play in nearside front upper wishbone bushes

surface corrosion to rear inner wings

Pass 20 Mar 2014 87,702 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 87,696 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 82,682 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 82,641 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 77,830 miles

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

front tyres worn on the inside edge

Fail 14 Mar 2012 77,775 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front tyres worn on the inside edge

rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 Mar 2011 72,195 miles

rear silencer corroded and starting to blow

Pass 15 Apr 2010 67,420 miles

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2009 57,989 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 57,989 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear no. plate poor

Pass 3 Apr 2008 48,133 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

no. plates poor

Pass 27 Mar 2007 37,991 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 37,991 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)

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 OTR is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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