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RX57 LRF

2007 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,487 mi
Last recorded95,487 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15673,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX57 LRF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 95,487 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 92,099 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all /front borderline (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre perished/back box deteriorated/n/s/f level broken

Pass 18 Oct 2013 90,754 miles

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

coolant level low

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 14 Oct 2013 90,754 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery u/s

coolant level low

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 19 Sep 2012 87,673 miles

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

air bag light on

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 12 Sep 2012 87,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

air bag light on

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 4 Nov 2011 73,584 miles

both front brake discs pitted

offside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

Fail 4 Nov 2011 73,584 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs pitted

offside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

Fail 29 Oct 2010 56,745 miles

spare tyre not in carrier

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs worn and pitted on inner face

both wiper blades split

Pass 29 Oct 2010 56,745 miles

both front brake discs worn and pitted on inner face

both wiper blades split

spare tyre not in carrier

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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RX57 LRF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol 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 RX57 LRF, 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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RX57 LRF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 November 2007.

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