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AJ51 EWO

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,856 mi
Last recorded91,856 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 EWO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2018 91,856 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/ underside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/ underside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

becoming corroded under front arches

becoming corroded under rear arches

drivers steering rack end becoming worn

front subframe and suspension becoming corroded

steering pipes becoming corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2017 90,263 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

suspension components slight corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2017 90,234 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 87,476 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 83,972 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 83,972 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake disc corroded.

Fail 18 Feb 2014 80,758 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake discs corroded

both front brake hoses becoming deteriorated/perished

both front coil springs corroded

both front tyres worn on edges (stepped tread)

both lower outer sills & plastic trim damaged

o/s/f indicator becoming pale

slight windscreen damage outside swept area

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 80,758 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake discs corroded

both front brake hoses becoming deteriorated/perished

both front coil springs corroded

both front tyres worn on edges (stepped tread)

both lower outer sills & plastic trim damaged

o/s/f indicator becoming pale

slight windscreen damage outside swept area

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2013 77,371 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges step tread

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

various suspention bushes becoming deteriorated

vehicle becoming corroded

wipes becoming worn

Pass 16 Feb 2012 74,263 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

exhaust in poor condition

play in steering wheel hight adjuster

verious suspention bushes deteriorated but not excessive movement

Fail 14 Feb 2012 74,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

exhaust in poor condition

play in steering wheel hight adjuster

verious suspention bushes deteriorated but not excessive movement

Pass 16 Feb 2011 68,087 miles

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

n/s headlamp becoming deteriorated

rear brake discs becoming worn and corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2010 63,952 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres perishing

Fail 25 Feb 2010 63,952 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres becomming badly cracked/perished

exhaust system becomming corroded

rear brake discs becomming worn/corroded

rear brake pads becomming low

rear exhaust becomming corroded/deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2008 58,765 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)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 52,319 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 52,319 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 45,536 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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AJ51 EWO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AJ51 EWO, 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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AJ51 EWO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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