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AJ51 OYH

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,217 mi
Last recorded106,217 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 OYH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 106,217 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside main beam aim high

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2013 106,217 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside main beam aim high

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2012 106,143 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 106,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 103,652 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 103,652 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 93,234 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 86,775 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 76,075 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 76,075 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 67,469 miles

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

corrosion front brake discs

engine undertray insecure

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge and may split open soon

Pass 13 Oct 2006 57,281 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 57,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear 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 OYH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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