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AJ51 OZM

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,400 mi
Last recorded98,400 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 98,400 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 20 Apr 2015 98,400 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 93,542 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 89,625 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on dash

n.s.f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2013 89,625 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n.s.f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2012 87,968 miles

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

o/s/f steering rack has movement

Pass 16 Feb 2011 81,248 miles

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

rear exhaust box corrison ouuter skin

Fail 16 Feb 2011 81,248 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear exhaust box corrison ouuter skin

Pass 18 Feb 2010 73,032 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 73,032 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 65,520 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2008 63,675 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 46,387 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 42,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 35,371 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 OZM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black 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 OZM, 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 OZM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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