MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,517 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section in floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive box section in floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear tyres perished
Rear x2 tyres perished
coolant low
exhaust corroded
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear wiper split
exhaust corroded
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear wiper split
exhaust corroded
Rear exhaust corroded
Rear wiper split
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings rack arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Rear exhaust corroded
Rear wiper split
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm/stabilizer (bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm/stabilizer (bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch/chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch/chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside rear tyre cracking within tread
slight hissing noise when brake depressed
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight hissing noise when brake depressed
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear discs worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear discs corodded and worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear discs corodded and worn
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s front tyre slight sidewall damage
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 156?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AJ51 OVF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 OVF, 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 OVF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 26 October 2001.
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