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NL07 VLF

2007 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,022 mi
Last recorded121,022 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15673,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL07 VLF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 121,022 miles

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

power steering excessively noisy

Fail 17 Dec 2015 121,022 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play track arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

power steering excessively noisy

Pass 20 Dec 2014 108,271 miles

Advise power steering noisey

Fail 17 Dec 2014 108,140 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Advise power steering noisey

Pass 20 Dec 2013 95,146 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2013 95,146 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2012 83,547 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2011 74,018 miles

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 10 May 2010 58,970 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 58,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside 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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NL07 VLF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 NL07 VLF, 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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NL07 VLF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 11 May 2007.

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