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AJ51 OTD

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,627 mi
Last recorded82,627 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 OTD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 82,627 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 80,464 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 23 Oct 2013 80,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 17 Oct 2012 79,222 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 77,853 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 75,020 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 28 Oct 2010 75,017 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 30 Oct 2009 73,353 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 73,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 63,943 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 52,353 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 52,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 41,622 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 30,489 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 OTD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ51 OTD, 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 OTD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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