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AJ51 OWH

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,821 mi
Last recorded48,821 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 OWH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 48,821 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 48,821 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 47,789 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 47,789 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 44,153 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 42,965 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 40,585 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 36,817 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 35,941 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 33,309 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 31,085 miles

Nearside rear suspension arm has slight play in outer bush

Pass 26 Apr 2007 26,109 miles

slight play in n/s rear suspension arm bush.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 24,569 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 OWH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 OWH, 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 OWH registered?

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

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The MOT history for AJ51 OWH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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