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A16 JDE

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,289 mi
Last recorded105,289 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 JDE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2016 105,289 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan area (5.2.6)

engine management light on

front door locking buttons stick

offside inner sill area corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2015 102,736 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 17 Nov 2015 102,673 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect low (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 100,632 miles

engine management light on

offside front door handle operation poor

Fail 27 Nov 2014 100,632 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

offside front door handle operation poor

Pass 23 Nov 2013 98,317 miles

hand brake travell

near side rear door handel broken but still working

off side front brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs worn/lipped

rear exhaust rubbers just started to perish/split

rear exhaust section outer corroded/worn

rear floor pans have slight corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2013 98,317 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hand brake travell

near side rear door handel broken but still working

off side front brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs worn/lipped

rear exhaust rubbers just started to perish/split

rear exhaust section outer corroded/worn

rear floor pans have slight corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2012 95,061 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 92,305 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 89,280 miles

slight freeplay in o/s of steering rack

Pass 21 Nov 2009 85,807 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2009 85,716 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 81,621 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 76,285 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 72,931 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 70,154 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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A16 JDE is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 A16 JDE, 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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A16 JDE is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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