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GX57 GCF

2008 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,804 mi
Last recorded97,804 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15662,699 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 GCF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 97,804 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 97,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 91,498 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 91,498 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 88,280 miles

Front slihgt surface rust on front suspension

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

Rear hand brake cab cover slightly cracked

Fail 20 Mar 2024 88,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front slihgt surface rust on front suspension

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear hand brake cab cover slightly cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2023 82,395 miles

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

covers + shields fitted

handbrake travel

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2022 76,645 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 76,642 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 67,871 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 57,584 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 49,664 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 49,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 40,011 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 36,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 33,506 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 33,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 29,446 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 25,662 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 20,947 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 16,047 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 11,701 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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GX57 GCF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GX57 GCF, 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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What year was GX57 GCF registered?

GX57 GCF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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