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RX57 MGY

2007 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

85,719 mi
Last recorded85,719 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15673,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 85,719 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Feb 2019 82,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 82,268 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 77,856 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 77,855 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 69,498 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 69,345 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 60,944 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Jun 2015 60,939 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jun 2014 51,750 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 51,695 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine under shield hangging down

Pass 1 Jun 2013 41,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wall scuffed

Pass 1 Jun 2012 30,004 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 30,004 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 25,107 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 25,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

DAMAGE TO N/S/R INNER WHEEL RIM

N/S/R TYRE PRESSURE LOW

O/S/F- N/S/F BRAKE DISCS WORN/LIPPED

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 MGY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MGY, 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 MGY registered?

RX57 MGY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 16 October 2007.

Is RX57 MGY safe to buy?

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