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AD02 WDP

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,362 mi
Last recorded129,362 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 WDP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2013 129,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Jul 2012 111,610 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Fail 9 Jul 2012 111,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 15 Jul 2011 97,108 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 97,108 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 85,721 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 73,242 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 73,242 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 63,509 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 52,464 miles

Both handbrake cable rubber mountings perished.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 40,283 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 WDP is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WDP, 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 WDP registered?

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

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