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RX57 OFJ

2007 Alfa Romeo 156

Gold Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,063 mi
Last recorded90,063 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15673,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX57 OFJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 90,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight Leak Back Box, System corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 90,006 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 85,354 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 85,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened near side rear brake disk corroded and cracking on braking surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened off side rear brake disk corroded and minimal contact with brake pads (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 83,864 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 83,864 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 77,892 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

inner wall of nearside rear tyre cracking

slight damage to offside mirror

Fail 14 Jul 2015 77,892 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

inner wall of nearside rear tyre cracking

slight damage to offside mirror

Pass 9 May 2014 67,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

inner faces of front discs corroding

inner wall of nearside rear tyre cracking

offside mirror deteriorating

wiper blades splitting

Fail 9 May 2014 67,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

inner faces of front discs corroding

inner wall of nearside rear tyre cracking

offside mirror deteriorating

wiper blades splitting

Fail 3 May 2013 56,170 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 May 2013 56,170 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2012 42,993 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 42,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,259 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,259 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 OFJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 in Gold with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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