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AJ51 PLO

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,681 mi
Last recorded122,681 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 May 2011 122,681 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 122,681 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 112,048 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 111,953 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 97,903 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 82,262 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 67,610 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 67,126 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 55,145 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 PLO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PLO, 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 PLO registered?

AJ51 PLO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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