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AJ51 PPO

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,112 mi
Last recorded103,112 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 PPO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 103,112 miles

all discs are worn & corroded

o/s/f lower ball joint has a slight play

o/s/f tyrte worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Feb 2013 103,112 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all discs are worn & corroded

o/s/f lower ball joint has a slight play

o/s/f tyrte worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2012 93,265 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 81,892 miles

Front discs rusty on inside.

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 70,682 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 70,682 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 58,365 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 58,365 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 48,207 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 48,207 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 39,862 miles

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

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 PPO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ51 PPO registered?

AJ51 PPO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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