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RX57 NLT

2007 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,073 mi
Last recorded57,073 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15673,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 57,073 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounts cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 57,073 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounts cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 55,857 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 54,334 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 52,772 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 52,772 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 51,178 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 51,176 miles

Brake fluid contaminated Green. (1.8 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 49,801 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 21 Nov 2020 49,767 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 May 2019 47,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just passed - nearside needs adjustment

Pass 18 May 2018 45,792 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 45,792 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2017 44,594 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 410,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 41,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 37,415 miles

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

some wear and movement on nearside front drop link joints

Fail 15 Dec 2015 37,384 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

some wear and movement on nearside front drop link joints

Pass 17 Dec 2014 33,806 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 29,762 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 29,762 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 25,973 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly on inside edge

Pass 8 Dec 2011 22,174 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 18,636 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

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 NLT is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NLT, 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 NLT registered?

RX57 NLT is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 December 2007.

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