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AD02 WPW

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

103,172 mi
Last recorded103,172 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 WPW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 103,172 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 103,161 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 99,782 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear floor rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2020 97,151 miles

Front Inner brake discs

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 93,567 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 88,780 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front exhaust shield slightly loose ok at time of test

Fail 12 Jul 2018 88,780 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front exhaust shield slightly loose ok at time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2017 83,697 miles

Front brake discs scored

Pass 15 Jul 2016 79,355 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 74,253 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front brake disc inner faces corroded and worn

Pass 21 Jul 2014 68,614 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge.

offside and nearside handbrake cables deteriorated.

slight play offside steering rack.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 63,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside and nearside handbrake cables outer casings cracked/deteriorated.

offside and nearside rear brake discs worn and pads wearing thin.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 56,284 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 50,016 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn inner edges.

slight play offside steering rack.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 44,704 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 39,312 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 32,672 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 28,011 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 22,467 miles

offside rear tyre worn

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 WPW is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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

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