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AD02 WPP

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,942 mi
Last recorded113,942 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 WPP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 113,942 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 109,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 109,229 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 100,145 miles

rer exhaust box deterioated

Fail 24 Jul 2012 100,133 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

rer exhaust box deterioated

Pass 18 Jul 2011 91,777 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 84,096 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 77,007 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 69,278 miles

both rear tyres close to limit....

n/s/f tyre on limit , worn inside edge...

wipers smear.....

Fail 25 Jul 2008 69,278 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres close to limit....

n/s/f tyre on limit , worn inside edge...

wipers smear.....

Pass 20 Jul 2007 59,023 miles

wet test...

Fail 20 Jul 2007 59,023 miles

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

wet test...

Pass 25 Jul 2006 45,564 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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
Full Alfa Romeo 156 reliability report

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AD02 WPP is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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