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AJ51 PAO

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,697 mi
Last recorded66,697 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 66,697 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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)

front number plate cracked

Fail 15 Jun 2011 66,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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)

front number plate cracked

Fail 16 Jun 2010 62,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracking

nearside front tyre low on edge

Pass 16 Jun 2010 62,306 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracking

nearside front tyre low on edge

Pass 11 Jun 2009 55,083 miles

front number plate cracking

Fail 11 Jun 2009 55,083 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2008 49,794 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 49,605 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2007 41,658 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 41,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear side light on faintly with ignition on

Pass 26 Apr 2006 35,752 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 33,646 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 PAO 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 58.3%.

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 PAO, 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 PAO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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