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RX08 AYM

2008 Alfa Romeo 156

Beige Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,465 mi
Last recorded82,465 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15662,699 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 82,465 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 82,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 78,191 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 78,164 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 74,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

all 4 discs rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2018 72,040 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 72,000 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative nearside/offside (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus low edges (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 62,699 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 53,019 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 52,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 49,480 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 38,240 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 38,240 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 32,946 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 28,839 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 24,249 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 24,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 AYM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 in Beige with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RX08 AYM, 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 AYM registered?

RX08 AYM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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