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AJ51 PJU

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

95,262 mi
Last recorded95,262 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 95,262 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 95,262 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 92,688 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 92,687 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 91,556 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 91,556 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 90,129 miles

UNDER TRAY DAMAGED

Fail 16 Dec 2022 90,129 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

UNDER TRAY DAMAGED

Pass 20 Dec 2021 88,390 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 88,389 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 86,355 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 86,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 84,517 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm and heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Jan 2020 84,517 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm and heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jan 2019 83,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and heavily worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 82,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 82,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 80,006 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc is corroded on the inner face

there are signs of a fuel leak (and smell) on the fuel tank, but no actual leaking fuel was visble at time of test. I would strongly recommend investigating this though.

Pass 8 Jan 2016 79,014 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 79,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 75,432 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 75,432 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 72,989 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 70,161 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 67,526 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 67,525 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 60,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 60,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 55,860 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 47,715 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2008 47,715 miles

o/s/r tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2007 42,500 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 36,707 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 PJU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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

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