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RX57 OET

2007 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

208,012 mi
Last recorded208,012 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15673,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 208,012 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER WISHBONE BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Surface corrosion front subframe

Fail 2 Feb 2018 208,012 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER WISHBONE BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Surface corrosion front subframe

Pass 20 Jan 2017 201,104 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

brake pad wear indicator wire broken but pads ok

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2017 201,104 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear wish bone bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

brake pad wear indicator wire broken but pads ok

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 190,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 178,491 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 178,398 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 165,918 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 165,916 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 153,349 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 133,830 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 133,824 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 83,410 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 OET is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OET, 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 OET registered?

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

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