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RX57 NLM

2007 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

179,417 mi
Last recorded179,417 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15673,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 179,417 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Corrosion suspension arm mount area o/s & n/s

Fail 26 Mar 2025 179,320 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive leak front area (8.2.1.2 (d))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens deteriorated light output not affected o/s & n/s

Rear Surface corrosion to underside inc` suspension parts

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 169,769 miles

Coil spring corroded All four road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Apr 2024 169,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking in tread poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2023 160,184 miles

silencer corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 157,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Underbody Corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 150,057 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Rear coil spring corroded springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 135,578 miles

Offside Front Suspension top arm bushes worn

Pass 26 May 2015 122,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 May 2015 122,638 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2013 107,104 miles

exhaust system centre section has a broken mounting

Pass 5 Nov 2012 88,020 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 68,753 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 52,897 miles

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 NLM is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RX57 NLM, 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 NLM is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 7 November 2007.

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