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AD02 WNT

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,789 mi
Last recorded134,789 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 134,789 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 135,451 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp Retaining Clip Broken

Pass 25 Sep 2014 125,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 117,424 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 117,074 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 108,695 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 108,402 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 104,741 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 95,726 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres are distorted

o/s/f fog light lense damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2010 95,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres are distorted

hand brake cables outer casing split

n/s/r radius arm rubber bush deteriorated

o/s/f fog light lense damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2009 84,331 miles

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

hand brake cables split.

n/s and o/s front upper suspension arm bushes badly worn.

rear stabilizer bar bushes badly worn

rear stub axle bushes worn

Fail 14 Sep 2009 84,187 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 72,772 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 62,604 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 48,830 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 48,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 WNT is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WNT, 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 WNT is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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