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GX57 GBE

2007 Alfa Romeo 156

Beige Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,765 mi
Last recorded130,765 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15673,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 GBE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 130,765 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 127,991 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Wing mirror cover is slightly insecure

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 127,986 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Resivour cap/pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Wing mirror cover is slightly insecure

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 125,806 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer box corroded and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 May 2023 125,800 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer box corroded and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 115,488 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 4 May 2021 98,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded N/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 87,155 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 83,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted INSIDE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted INSIDE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 79,021 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 74,016 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 24 May 2017 74,016 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 66,440 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 65,951 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 60,097 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 48,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 39,852 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 30,926 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 30,926 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 24,102 miles

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

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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GX57 GBE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 in Beige with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX57 GBE, 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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GX57 GBE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 13 December 2007.

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