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AJ51 PNZ

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

77,800 mi
Last recorded77,800 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 PNZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 77,800 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 77,800 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 76,859 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated left and right hand hoses casings cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Outer Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed button sticking (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 76,859 miles

Rear Brake performance not tested due to system leakage (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system corroded pipes to union leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated left and right hand hoses casings cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Outer Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed button sticking (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 76,423 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 74,672 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 73,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 71,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near the limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 69,247 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 69,236 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing both (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 65,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 62,264 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 62,212 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 58,873 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 58,873 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 55,168 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 50,928 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front exhaust cover broken and loose

near/side and off/side rear hand brake cable mountings broken

Fail 17 Dec 2010 50,928 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front exhaust cover broken and loose

near/side and off/side rear hand brake cable mountings broken

Pass 11 Aug 2009 47,384 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 40,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2007 37,416 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 34,893 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 34,893 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 PNZ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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