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AJ51 OTX

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,785 mi
Last recorded90,785 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 OTX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 90,785 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 90,653 miles

there is a pin hole in the offside outer cv boot

Pass 16 Jul 2019 90,423 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 89,669 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 89,092 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 87,648 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 85,329 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 84,121 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 81,492 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 78,502 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 78,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 78,486 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 73,136 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 58,486 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 47,378 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 40,084 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 40,084 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OTX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AJ51 OTX registered?

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

Is AJ51 OTX safe to buy?

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