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AJ51 PSZ

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,735 mi
Last recorded124,735 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 PSZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 124,735 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 118,045 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly aged and cracked

engine oil leak

high level stop lamp 2 segments not working

rear exhaust box first skin corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 110,761 miles

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

undertray insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2014 103,810 miles

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

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

Oil leak

high level stop light 2 segments not working

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2014 103,810 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

high level stop light 2 segments not working

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2013 96,113 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust mounting slight damage

Pass 22 Apr 2013 96,113 miles

rear exhaust mounting slight damage

Pass 6 Feb 2012 87,605 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level stop light 1 segment not working

Pass 21 Feb 2011 80,030 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 73,527 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 70,351 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil level close to minimum mark

play in steering rack

Pass 6 Feb 2008 65,670 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 57,329 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 50,579 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 PSZ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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