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AJ51 OTF

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,068 mi
Last recorded100,068 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 OTF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2011 100,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 100,068 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 91,683 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 82,790 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 82,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 73,442 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 73,442 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

abs light on during test, light went out on road test

slight play to offside steering rack

Pass 28 Dec 2007 64,953 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 55,546 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 44,466 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)

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 OTF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Green with a 1,970cc petrol 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 AJ51 OTF, 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 OTF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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