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AJ51 OXH

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,992 mi
Last recorded76,992 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 OXH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 76,992 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2016 76,992 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 73,850 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

wiper blades split

Pass 14 Apr 2014 70,849 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 70,849 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2013 67,768 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 67,768 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 65,211 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s wiper blade u/s

Pass 6 Apr 2011 60,998 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 56,707 miles

front discs worn

o/s w/blade split

Pass 30 Mar 2009 51,415 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 51,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 46,966 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 46,966 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2007 42,463 miles

both front tyre treads starting toget low.

both rear tyre have slight cracking.

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

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 OXH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OXH, 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 OXH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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