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AJ51 PRZ

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,822 mi
Last recorded140,822 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 140,822 miles

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

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 25 Jul 2012 140,706 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2011 129,028 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

belly pan damaged

both front tyres devoid of tread inner edge

heavy surface corrosion underside front

Pass 4 Aug 2010 118,052 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 105,085 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 90,105 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 78,380 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 78,380 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 65,059 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection of some components.

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Screenwashers could be adjusted better.

Pass 19 Jun 2006 65,059 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection of some components.

Screenwashers could be adjusted better.

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 PRZ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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