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AF51 OTV

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

186,192 mi
Last recorded186,192 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 OTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 186,192 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 176,015 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 160,137 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 160,690 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 152,760 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 143,078 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 129,054 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 129,027 miles

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

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

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

Both inner drive shaft gaiters split

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 110,822 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 110,699 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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 OTV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel 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 OTV, 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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What year was AF51 OTV registered?

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

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