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RX57 OFR

2008 Alfa Romeo 156

Beige Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

72,883 mi
Last recorded72,883 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15662,699 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX57 OFR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 72,883 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres outer side wall damaged

engine cover fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2015 72,883 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres outer side wall damaged

engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2014 62,609 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 62,606 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,924 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 44,632 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 44,632 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 39,635 miles

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

all discs scored and marked

Fail 10 Oct 2011 39,635 miles

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

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

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

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

all discs scored and marked

Pass 30 Dec 2010 35,635 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 30 Dec 2010 35,635 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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 OFR 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 54.5%.

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 RX57 OFR, 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 RX57 OFR registered?

RX57 OFR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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The MOT history for RX57 OFR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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