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VU51 MOA

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,125 mi
Last recorded127,125 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 MOA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 127,125 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 127,125 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 122,141 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 122,141 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 114,932 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 114,932 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 106,227 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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VU51 MOA is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VU51 MOA, 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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VU51 MOA is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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