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AJ51 PSX

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,257 mi
Last recorded84,257 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 84,257 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 84,248 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front tyres worn inner sidewalls

oil leaks on engine

rear tyres perished in sidewalls

slight flution front discs

Pass 1 Jul 2013 84,239 miles

front brake discs corroded

front pads low

front registration plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn too 1.75mm but below 1.6mm on the inner edge

oily residue lower gearbox

rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2012 79,990 miles

chip outside zone a not exceeding 40mm

front discs corroded

front pads low

near side washer jet could do with adjustment

parking brake close to no reserve travel

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2011 71,112 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 60,999 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 53,148 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 45,783 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 36,693 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 36,693 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 26,074 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 PSX 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 81.8%.

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

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