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CW51 FJA

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,654 mi
Last recorded109,654 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 FJA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 109,654 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre wearing low

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn low

rear (both) coil springs corroded

slight play in steering column

Fail 3 Feb 2015 109,644 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

EML illuminated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre wearing low

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn low

rear (both) coil springs corroded

slight play in steering column

Pass 9 Feb 2014 107,483 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 101,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 98,199 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

R/F engine stabiliser rod bushes worn, possible knocking

Fail 19 Jan 2012 98,187 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

R/F engine stabiliser rod bushes worn, possible knocking

Pass 5 Feb 2011 88,978 miles

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

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

both sides rear tyres sidewalls cracking.

Pass 16 Jan 2010 78,863 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 70,174 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 70,092 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 63,633 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 63,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 60,529 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 60,529 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 56,679 miles

off side rear tyre has a cut in side wall

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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CW51 FJA is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CW51 FJA, 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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CW51 FJA is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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