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RX57 OGC

2008 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

220,273 mi
Last recorded220,273 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15662,699 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 220,273 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 207,974 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 197,928 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 187,594 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 181,272 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 175,812 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 170,413 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 157,606 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 157,606 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 142,545 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 128,997 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 128,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 116,345 miles

Nail in NSR tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 116,340 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in NSR tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 103,110 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 103,110 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 93,161 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 93,155 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 80,149 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 80,145 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2011 61,568 miles

wear to o/s/f-n/s/f tyres

Pass 5 Nov 2010 50,514 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

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 OGC 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 RX57 OGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX57 OGC registered?

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

Is RX57 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX57 OGC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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