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FN52 SUY

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,274 mi
Last recorded86,274 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 SUY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2009 86,274 miles

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

front antiroll bar bushes worn

front number plate delaminated

Fail 30 Nov 2009 86,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

front antiroll bar bushes worn

front number plate delaminated

Pass 29 Nov 2008 75,131 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 64,229 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 53,378 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 53,378 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 37,636 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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FN52 SUY is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 FN52 SUY, 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 FN52 SUY registered?

FN52 SUY is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is FN52 SUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN52 SUY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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