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AJ51 PKN

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,192 mi
Last recorded95,192 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 PKN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2014 95,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 95,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 87,944 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 87,553 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 81,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 75,241 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 70,094 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 69,955 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 63,790 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 58,006 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 50,503 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 50,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 41,167 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 PKN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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