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AE51 AOH

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,193 mi
Last recorded185,193 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 AOH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2013 185,193 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 174,377 miles

corroded holes in under floor ribs just outside mot perscribed areas

extensive surface corrosion to underside with lifting of factory coatings

front and rear spring top turretts have surface corrosion not considered excessive

inner sills starting to corrode

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 5 Jul 2011 165,183 miles

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

recent application of underseal/waxoyl to floorpans - appear sound

slight lift in nearside front lower swivel

surface corrosion to rear spring mounting apatures

Pass 5 Jul 2011 165,183 miles

recent application of underseal/waxoyl to floorpans - appear sound

slight lift in nearside front lower swivel

surface corrosion to rear spring mounting apatures

Pass 3 Jul 2010 155,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

underside recently rust proofed/undersealed

Pass 6 Jul 2009 138,124 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 126,159 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 112,734 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 98,282 miles

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

catalyst box slightly rattling

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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AE51 AOH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AE51 AOH, 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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AE51 AOH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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