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AF51 OTC

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,498 mi
Last recorded147,498 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 OTC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 147,498 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 147,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 143,391 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 140,421 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 7 Nov 2011 138,461 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

slight corrosion nearside center inner sill and offside rear inner sill

Fail 3 Nov 2011 138,409 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

slight corrosion nearside center inner sill and offside rear inner sill

Pass 9 Nov 2010 133,844 miles

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

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

fanbelt perished

rearback plates corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2009 126,076 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 117,928 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 117,917 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 108,566 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 102,083 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 102,083 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Both front tyres wearing unevenly. Wheel alignment advised.

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 OTC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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