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AJ51 PYD

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,244 mi
Last recorded76,244 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 PYD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 76,244 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

exhaust corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2012 76,244 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 70,309 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 70,309 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 59,609 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 51,654 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 43,007 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,523 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 PYD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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