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RX57 LSL

2007 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,924 mi
Last recorded66,924 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15673,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX57 LSL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 66,924 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 61,022 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 46,538 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 46,536 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 37,111 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 37,108 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 30,911 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 30,904 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 26,573 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 26,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Both hand brake cables damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2011 22,987 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 22,987 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 10,678 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 10,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 LSL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LSL, 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 RX57 LSL registered?

RX57 LSL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 November 2007.

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