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AF51 OTX

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,718 mi
Last recorded99,718 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 OTX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2014 99,718 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 99,718 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 86,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 86,977 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 18 May 2012 80,045 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 80,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 73,056 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 64,945 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 56,499 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 48,203 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 40,089 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 29,651 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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AF51 OTX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OTX, 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 OTX registered?

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

Is AF51 OTX safe to buy?

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