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AD02 TLN

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,798 mi
Last recorded111,798 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 111,798 miles

o/s/f under body cover hanging down

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge (borderline pass)

Offside Rear nail in tread

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f top ball joint play

Fail 6 May 2016 111,796 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge (borderline pass)

Offside Rear nail in tread

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f top ball joint play

o/s/f under body cover hanging down

Pass 14 Apr 2015 97,941 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 97,941 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 83,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust flexy pipe blow

Pass 18 Apr 2013 79,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 73,869 miles

airbag light on

Fail 30 May 2012 73,837 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

airbag light on

Pass 9 May 2011 67,900 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 59,431 miles

under body covers & plastic outer sill covers

Fail 30 May 2009 47,875 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 47,875 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2008 42,602 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 36,607 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 27,244 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2005 18,114 miles

both front tyres on wear bars

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 TLN is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TLN, 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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AD02 TLN is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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