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AE51 JNV

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,212 mi
Last recorded71,212 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 JNV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2009 71,212 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 67,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

nearside rear brake binding on slightly

offside front tyre wearing unevenly advise a tracking check

oil [ 1 litre ] and water topped up before test

Pass 1 Oct 2008 67,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

nearside rear brake binding on slightly

offside front tyre wearing unevenly advise a tracking check

oil [ 1 litre ] and water topped up before test

Pass 11 Sep 2007 60,202 miles

o/s handbrake cable insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2006 45,302 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 35,258 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 35,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear tyre is soft.

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 JNV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JNV, 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 JNV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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