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AF51 OTK

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

101,904 mi
Last recorded101,904 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 OTK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 101,904 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 101,494 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 90,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 90,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 90,161 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 90,153 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)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 87,441 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 79,222 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 67,979 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 67,979 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 67,979 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 56,643 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 56,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 46,185 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 46,185 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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
Full Alfa Romeo 156 reliability report

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AF51 OTK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OTK, 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 OTK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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