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AJ51 OZW

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

74,020 mi
Last recorded74,020 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 OZW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 74,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust system is corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2025 71,476 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 68,922 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 2 May 2023 66,141 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 4 May 2022 63,558 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 61,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 59,405 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 55,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 51,810 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 47,130 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 42,164 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 37,891 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 32,887 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 31,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 28,896 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 27,042 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 25,886 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 24,469 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 22,378 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 19,715 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nail in tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2006 19,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nail in tyre

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 OZW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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

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