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EU57 XBN

2008 Alfa Romeo 156

Beige Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,576 mi
Last recorded125,576 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15662,699 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU57 XBN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 125,576 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 125,576 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 115,467 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 107,290 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 84,286 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 84,286 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

nearside rear tyre pressure low

rattleing noise from engine

uneven tyre wear - advise tracking

Pass 22 Dec 2010 55,268 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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EU57 XBN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 in Beige with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 62,699 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 EU57 XBN, 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 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EU57 XBN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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