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AJ51 OUK

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,776 mi
Last recorded77,776 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 OUK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 77,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

engine managment light on

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2011 77,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

engine managment light on

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2010 66,072 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 66,062 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 62,577 miles

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

slight play at offside front steering arm inner joint inside rack

Pass 12 May 2008 54,551 miles

damage to o/s/f floor

engine undertray damaged

o/s/r brakes slightly tight

o/s/r handbrake lever not fully returning

rattle from exhaust

Fail 5 May 2008 54,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damage to o/s/f floor

engine undertray damaged

o/s/r brakes slightly tight

o/s/r handbrake lever not fully returning

rattle from exhaust

Fail 7 May 2007 45,189 miles

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

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

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

damage to front bumper and under tray

handbrake cables starting to perish

very slight play in upper suspension arms

wipers not clearing well

Pass 7 May 2007 45,189 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)

damage to front bumper and under tray

handbrake cables starting to perish

very slight play in upper suspension arms

wipers not clearing well

Pass 17 Oct 2006 40,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 31,687 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 31,687 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OUK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OUK, 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 OUK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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