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AJ51 OZV

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,132 mi
Last recorded97,132 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 OZV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 97,132 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 97,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 72,603 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 68,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 59,728 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 59,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 53,805 miles

Sill covers fitted.Both front to rear brake pipe unions at front corroded.Corrosion both rear suspension areas and front floor areas and o/s/f sub-frame area.

Fail 15 Sep 2009 53,805 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Sill covers fitted.Both front to rear brake pipe unions at front corroded.Corrosion both rear suspension areas and front floor areas and o/s/f sub-frame area.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 47,644 miles

front and rear number plates may fail mot next year

Pass 15 Sep 2007 42,137 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 42,137 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 36,600 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 OZV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OZV, 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 OZV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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