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WU51 TNN

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Diesel 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,287 mi
Last recorded168,287 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 TNN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 168,287 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 161,296 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 149,003 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 149,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 136,460 miles

Covers on sills

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2011 128,785 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2010 122,777 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

cover under engine

o/s front floor damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2010 122,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

cover under engine

o/s front floor damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2009 98,995 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Feb 2008 87,143 miles

cover fitted under engine

damage to o/s front bumper

Pass 8 Feb 2007 81,310 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 81,310 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 78,968 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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WU51 TNN is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,747cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WU51 TNN, 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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WU51 TNN is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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