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RX57 OEV

2007 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,887 mi
Last recorded95,887 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15673,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX57 OEV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 95,887 miles

brake fluid low

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake pads thin

nearside and offside steering rack inner tie rods have play

rear brake pads wearing thin

wipers not clearing screen very well

Pass 10 Apr 2015 80,201 miles

all wheels slightly buckled

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly perished

offside steering rack inner tie rod has play

Fail 10 Apr 2015 81,095 miles

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

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

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

all wheels slightly buckled

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly perished

offside steering rack inner tie rod has play

Pass 28 Mar 2014 61,078 miles

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

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

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

osf tyre side wall damaged not to cords

Fail 27 Mar 2014 61,058 miles

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

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

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

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

osf tyre side wall damaged not to cords

Pass 18 Apr 2013 42,817 miles

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

osf tyre worn on inner

Fail 12 Apr 2013 42,813 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

osf tyre worn on inner

Pass 31 Mar 2012 33,189 miles

wipers starting to split

Pass 11 Mar 2011 27,911 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 26,624 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 OEV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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