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RX57 OGA

2008 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,844 mi
Last recorded125,844 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15662,699 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX57 OGA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 125,844 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 May 2018 125,844 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2017 122,895 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 122,895 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2015 121,619 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2015 121,619 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 108,776 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 82,730 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 71,286 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 54,669 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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RX57 OGA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OGA, 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 OGA registered?

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

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