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AF51 OSY

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,368 mi
Last recorded93,368 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

RegistrationAF51 OSY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 93,368 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges.

Both front upper suspension arms have slight play.

Nearside rear brake slightly binding.

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 82,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 82,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 66,594 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 66,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight brake bind on o/s/r wheel

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 25 Aug 2009 50,279 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 41,605 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 36,695 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 33,039 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 33,039 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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AF51 OSY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AF51 OSY, 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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AF51 OSY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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