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AJ51 OXP

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,882 mi
Last recorded61,882 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 61,882 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 56,279 miles

Airbag light on - n/s/f fog lamp broken - wipers poor- handbrake cable rubber hangers split -

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 56,262 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Airbag light on - n/s/f fog lamp broken - wipers poor- handbrake cable rubber hangers split -

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2011 46,572 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Oil leak

Washers poor

Airbag light on

All 4 road coil springs corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate cracked

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

aircon pipe broken away n/s/f hanging by belts

offside front top suspension wishbone has movement

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Jul 2010 38,012 miles

Battery insecure

Engine undertray missing 1 engine mounting bolt missing

Front and rear pads wearing low front discs lipped & corroded rear discs wearing

Gearbox oil leak Aux belt wearing

Handbrake cable sleeves split- offside rear handbrake reading low

Nearside front seat base loose at front

Offside front top suspension arm has play

Offside front tyre wearing low and on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing

Slight blow from exhaust rear section

Slight uplift in steering column

Washers poor

Pass 18 Jul 2009 32,359 miles

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

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 17 Jul 2008 26,533 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)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 26,533 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 23,464 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 20,139 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 OXP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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