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AJ51 OZH

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,004 mi
Last recorded98,004 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 OZH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 98,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 95,889 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant bottle slightly cracked (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 95,888 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant bottle slightly cracked (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 94,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 87,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to get low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to get low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 80,633 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 80,633 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 74,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 74,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Phone holder removed (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 66,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Apr 2015 60,690 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2014 55,554 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 50,077 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)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 45,034 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 42,640 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 39,967 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 36,320 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 30,138 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 30,138 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 26,457 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 21,617 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 16,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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
Full Alfa Romeo 156 reliability report

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AJ51 OZH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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