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RX08 AYH

2008 Alfa Romeo 156

Beige Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,904 mi
Last recorded87,904 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15662,699 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 AYH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 87,904 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 80,475 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 75,602 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 65,647 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 57,395 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 57,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery has slight play

o/s/f tyre inner edge is slightly worn

Pass 22 May 2014 49,551 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 41,276 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 32,983 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 25,490 miles

BATTERY POOR (FLAT)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F BRAKE DISC LIPPED

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

O/S/F BRAKE DISC LIPPED

O/S/F TYRE (INNER EDGE WORN)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 25,490 miles

BATTERY POOR (FLAT)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F BRAKE DISC LIPPED

O/S/F BRAKE DISC LIPPED

O/S/F TYRE (INNER EDGE WORN)

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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RX08 AYH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 in Beige with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 RX08 AYH, 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 RX08 AYH registered?

RX08 AYH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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