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AJ51 OVK

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,809 mi
Last recorded79,809 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 OVK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2011 79,809 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front drop-link has slight play

nearside mirror glass broke

Fail 18 Sep 2010 71,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nearside mirror loose/ broken

nearside wiper blade split

scratches on windscreen

Pass 18 Sep 2010 71,582 miles

Oil leak

nearside mirror loose/ broken

nearside wiper blade split

scratches on windscreen

Pass 15 Sep 2009 60,744 miles

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

advise wipers

front brake disks look worn and lipped

front number plate cracked

high level brake light has bulbs that dont work

Pass 16 Sep 2008 48,515 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 35,356 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

n/s/f brake squeaking

n/s/f wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 18 Sep 2006 26,608 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 OVK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 OVK, 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 OVK registered?

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

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