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AD02 WFZ

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,562 mi
Last recorded123,562 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 123,562 miles

both rear wheel bearings have a slight noise

Fail 3 Jun 2016 123,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear wheel bearings have a slight noise

Pass 13 May 2015 115,689 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 112,590 miles

both rear radius arm bushes perished slightly

broken wire on the nearside possibly linked to the braking system

light corrosion appaering under vehicle

Fail 4 Jun 2014 112,590 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear radius arm bushes perished slightly

broken wire on the nearside possibly linked to the braking system

light corrosion appaering under vehicle

Pass 31 Jan 2013 102,930 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 102,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 82,237 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 82,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 60,577 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2008

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

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 WFZ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 WFZ, 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 WFZ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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