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AA51 EYN

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,786 mi
Last recorded94,786 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA51 EYN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 94,786 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 94,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear both sides parking cable deteriorated & offside cable not routed correctly very close to tyre at the time of test not fouling tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2013 93,594 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 82,850 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 70,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2010 70,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 63,518 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 63,518 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 58,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 53,311 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 53,311 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 46,325 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 46,325 miles

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

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

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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AA51 EYN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 83,926 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 AA51 EYN, 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 25 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AA51 EYN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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