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AE51 WVV

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,173 mi
Last recorded96,173 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 WVV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 96,173 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

center exhaust mounting broken

n/s front wiper starting to split

Pass 30 Sep 2009 82,002 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside front side light slightly dim

Fail 29 Sep 2009 82,002 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside front side light slightly dim

Pass 23 Jul 2008 65,064 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear parking brake cable suport rubber is in poor condition

parking barke cables in poor conditions

Fail 23 Jul 2008 65,064 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear parking brake cable suport rubber is in poor condition

parking barke cables in poor conditions

Pass 26 Jul 2007 60,099 miles

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

front tyre speed ratings different

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

rear tyre speed rating different

Fail 23 Jul 2007 60,094 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front tyre speed ratings different

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

rear tyre speed ratings different

Pass 2 Jan 2007 55,964 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 48,990 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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AE51 WVV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WVV, 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 WVV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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