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FG07 XBC

2007 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,031 mi
Last recorded79,031 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15673,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 XBC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 79,031 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 69,327 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 69,327 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 58,595 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 56,194 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 56,152 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 54,101 miles

Offside SUN VISOR MISSING

COOLANT LOW( TOPPED UP)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH/DETEORATED (4.1.4 (b))

LOWER ENGINE COVER /DAMAGED

Pass 17 Dec 2021 53,811 miles

COOLANT LEVAL LOW,( TOPPEDUP)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH LAMPS (4.1.4 (b))

LOWER ENGINE COVER INSICURE,(RE ATTECHED)

Pass 19 Oct 2020 48,539 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 48,538 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour both side repeaters white (4.4.3 (a))

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both front white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both front side lights inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened extremely corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside washer jet aim too high

coolant level low - empty

Pass 15 Aug 2019 39,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 39,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 34,094 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 34,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 30,685 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 27,074 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 27,074 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 25,465 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 21,951 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 21,951 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 18,304 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 14,082 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 10,795 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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FG07 XBC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 73,114 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 FG07 XBC, 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 19 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FG07 XBC registered?

FG07 XBC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 11 April 2007.

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