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2002 ALFA ROMEO 156
General Information
- Registration OV02ELU
- Manufacturer ALFA ROMEO
- Model 156
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1747cc
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- Expired 26 Jun 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 132,868 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
18 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 119,654 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 119,595 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 114,514 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2013 26 Jun 202612 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 109,783 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 109,783 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 100,756 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
12 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 100,753 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
2 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 87,184 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
2 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 87,184 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
29 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 79,299 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2009 26 Jun 20264 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 76,152 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2008 26 Jun 20264 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 76,152 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2008 26 Jun 20264 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 76,152 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 72,658 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2007 26 Jun 202610 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 72,655 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
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OV02ELU was registered on 2002-06-21
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