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AD02 SLV

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,095 mi
Last recorded83,095 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 SLV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2012 83,095 miles

Airbag light off?

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine management light off?

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 69,294 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 69,294 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 58,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs badly corroded on the inner edge and wearing thin !!

Pass 5 Oct 2009 54,320 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 50,630 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON.

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

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

Offside 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)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2008 50,625 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON.

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

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

Offside 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)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2007 46,205 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2006 39,105 miles

PAS pipes on rack weeping oil

front wipers split

handbrake cables split

heavy oil leak from bottom balance shaft end cap (gearbox end)

rear hub bushes splitting

slight movement in front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in n/s/f lower balljoint

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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AD02 SLV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AD02 SLV, 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 AD02 SLV registered?

AD02 SLV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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