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AJ51 PJO

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,122 mi
Last recorded80,122 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 PJO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 80,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 77,986 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 72,915 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 67,431 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 61,853 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 57,729 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 53,816 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear coil springs corroding

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 27 Aug 2009 49,466 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 42,254 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 42,254 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 33,102 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 33,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 33,088 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 38,390 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 PJO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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