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RL51 ZCE

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

50,660 mi
Last recorded50,660 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 ZCE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2026 50,660 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both nearside and offside front of sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill /wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside rear floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both nearside and offside inner wheel arches getting rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2025 50,051 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 49,493 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch rusty

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear ends of sills getting rusty

both rear floors getting rusty

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2023 48,802 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 47,837 miles

Front Small chip on windscreen

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 47,096 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2020 46,416 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front sills getting rusty

Fail 24 Jan 2020 46,416 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front sills getting rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2019 45,406 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Jan 2018 43,812 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 43,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 41,082 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 38,834 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 35,843 miles

2 small chips in screen

rear exhaust getting rusty

rear springs rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2014 33,837 miles

2 small chips in screen

rear exhaust getting rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2013 32,534 miles

rear exhaust getting rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2012 31,276 miles

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 26 Jan 2011 30,356 miles

front subframe getting rusty

rear exhaust getting rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2010 29,352 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 28,285 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 27,293 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 25,476 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 23,210 miles

both rear handbrake cable rubber mounts are starting to split

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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RL51 ZCE is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RL51 ZCE, 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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RL51 ZCE is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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