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AJ51 PYG

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

78,267 mi
Last recorded78,267 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 78,267 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 78,267 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 66,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 66,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 52,312 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 52,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 49,258 miles

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 3 Jun 2014 49,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 31 May 2013 46,161 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 43,012 miles

Damage to front of vehicle

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre on legal on inner edge

Rear wiper blade split

Slight play in nearside front upper suspension arm bushes

Slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link

Fail 27 Jun 2012 43,012 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Damage to front of vehicle

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre on legal on inner edge

Rear wiper blade split

Slight play in nearside front upper suspension arm bushes

Slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link

Pass 14 Jun 2011 37,960 miles

Damage to front of vehicle

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside handbrake cable hanging low

Offside wiper blade split

Play in offside rear suspension arm rear bush

Rear wiper blade split

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 13 Jun 2011 37,960 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Damage to front of vehicle

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside handbrake cable hanging low

Offside wiper blade split

Play in offside rear suspension arm rear bush

Rear wiper blade split

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 16 Jun 2010 33,464 miles

Previous advisories still stand

Fail 15 Jun 2010 33,464 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake fluid level close to minimum

Damage to front of vehicle

Offside mirror casing loose

Slight blow from front exhaust joint

Slight blow from manifold area

Pass 16 Jun 2009 28,773 miles

Nearside wiper blade split.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Fail 15 Jun 2009 28,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres on legal limit.

Nearside wiper blade split.

Offside rear tyre low.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 22,995 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 16,524 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 16,523 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2006 10,965 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Slight play in n/s/r suspension bush

Pass 9 Jun 2005 2,147 miles

advise air bag warning light on

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 PYG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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