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02-L-362

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,972 mi
Last recorded96,972 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration02-L-362
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2018 96,972 miles

Corrosion to exhaust front flanges

Corrosion to front discs

Corrosion to front shocks

Corrosion to front springs

Corrosion to rear discs

Corrosion to rear shocks

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mountings perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and perishing and cut in side wall but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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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02-L-362 is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 02-L-362, 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 02-L-362 registered?

02-L-362 is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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