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AJ51 PTX

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,880 mi
Last recorded77,880 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 PTX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2014 77,880 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 77,880 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 67,075 miles

Nearside Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 63,722 miles

Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 59,626 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 59,626 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 54,959 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)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 49,622 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 49,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 45,710 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 45,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 40,940 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 40,940 miles

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

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 PTX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PTX, 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 PTX registered?

AJ51 PTX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is AJ51 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 PTX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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