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RX57 OES

2007 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,131 mi
Last recorded97,131 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15673,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 97,131 miles

Advise slight coolant leak

Pass 29 Jan 2025 94,739 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 90,008 miles

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))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 90,008 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 81,615 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 81,615 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 73,606 miles

Exhaust Backbox Corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2021 69,425 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 69,425 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 66,703 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 60,731 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 49,113 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 44,956 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 44,956 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 42,208 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel O/S Track Rod. (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 38,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2014 35,745 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 29,401 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 23,656 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 20,826 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 OES is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OES, 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 OES registered?

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

Is RX57 OES safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX57 OES shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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