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AJ51 OXB

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,479 mi
Last recorded76,479 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 OXB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 76,479 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner side. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage underneath (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 66,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

all tyres edges deteriorated.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 640,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 64,182 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 64,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 51,944 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 44,720 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 44,719 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 39,706 miles

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

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

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 OXB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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