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AJ51 OZU

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,506 mi
Last recorded59,506 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 OZU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2012 59,506 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 46,819 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 46,067 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 44,815 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s inner wing starting to corrode

Fail 19 Dec 2008 44,815 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s inner wing starting to corrode

Pass 7 Dec 2007 41,187 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 36,848 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 30,823 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front exhaust bracket broken but still supporting exhaust

nearside rear seat belt not checked child seat fitted

small crack in front number plate

Pass 14 Dec 2005 32,309 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 32,304 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack

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 OZU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OZU, 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 OZU registered?

AJ51 OZU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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