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AJ51 OVR

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,283 mi
Last recorded107,283 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 OVR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 107,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2014 107,128 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front sill holed

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 98,616 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

centre exhaust bracket missing

offside sill corroded and holed

Pass 17 Jul 2012 95,060 miles

air con pipe fouling on heatshield

centre exhaust mount missing

offside front sill corroded and holed

rear exhaust corroded at hangers

Pass 20 Jul 2011 88,845 miles

S.R.S light on

exhaust rusty at rear silencer

Fail 20 Jul 2011 88,845 miles

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

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

S.R.S light on

exhaust rusty at rear silencer

Pass 23 Jul 2010 83,002 miles

air conditioning pipes insecure and fouling exhaust system

corrosion throughout exhaust system

n/s/f brake pad sensor wire broken and adrift

Pass 6 Aug 2009 68,977 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both handbrake cable outer casing split

offside handbrake cable rubber mount split

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 68,973 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both handbrake cable outer casing split

offside handbrake cable rubber mount split

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 59,069 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 59,066 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 42,318 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 38,081 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 32,132 miles

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

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 OVR is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 OVR, 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 OVR is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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