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AJ51 PZE

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,764 mi
Last recorded74,764 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2013 74,764 miles

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

front brake discs worn / corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 74,764 miles

front brake discs worn / corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 66,543 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 66,530 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 59,748 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front and rear brake disc slightly pitted

strong advise both front tyres cracking and splitting

Pass 6 Nov 2009 59,664 miles

advise both front tyre walls cracked and perished

Pass 30 Oct 2008 58,194 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 58,186 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 57,170 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 56,550 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 56,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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 PZE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PZE, 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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What year was AJ51 PZE registered?

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

Is AJ51 PZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 PZE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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