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AJ51 PPZ

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,979 mi
Last recorded98,979 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 PPZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 98,979 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear floor pan slightly corroded

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2015 88,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 88,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 83,461 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 76,463 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 76,463 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 69,985 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

drivers door handle poor

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 26 Nov 2012 69,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

drivers door handle poor

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2011 60,543 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 50,808 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 41,558 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 28,058 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 28,058 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jun 2007 12,237 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 4,937 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 PPZ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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