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AD02 TFJ

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,141 mi
Last recorded76,141 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 TFJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 76,141 miles

exhaust rear section corroded but not blowing

nearside front tyre wearing low and cracked and perrished

nearside rear tyre wearing low and cracked and perrished

offside front tyre cracked and perrished and wearing low

offside rear tyre cracked perrished and wearing low

Pass 2 Dec 2014 73,105 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 70,183 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 67,024 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 62,436 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 56,864 miles

N/S WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADEE SPLIT.

O/S HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTER DAMAGED.

Fail 14 Dec 2009 51,663 miles

N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 51,663 miles

N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 9 Dec 2008 45,402 miles

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY MIS-SHAPED.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 45,402 miles

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY MIS-SHAPED.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 38,169 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 24,499 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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AD02 TFJ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TFJ, 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 TFJ registered?

AD02 TFJ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 17 July 2002.

Is AD02 TFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 TFJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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