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AJ51 OXU

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,849 mi
Last recorded117,849 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 OXU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 117,849 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 117,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 107,310 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake has long travel

Pass 18 Sep 2015 95,002 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 85,853 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 85,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 79,608 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 74,109 miles

both front tyres balding on very edges

both rear tyres getting low on inner edges

slight play in n/s/f lower balljoint

small hole in rear exhaust box

Pass 29 Mar 2010 57,988 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn on inner edge close to mot limits, advise replacement and tracking check

rear track control arms at rear suspension have play in outer bushes but not considered excessive at present

Pass 17 Apr 2009 51,334 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 51,334 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 18 Apr 2008 43,192 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 33,957 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 26,869 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 OXU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OXU, 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 OXU registered?

AJ51 OXU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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