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AJ51 PHX

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,022 mi
Last recorded84,022 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 PHX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 84,022 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 71,066 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 65,702 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 53,466 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 53,466 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 Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear wiper split

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 PHX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PHX, 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 PHX registered?

AJ51 PHX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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