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RX57 OGJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,284 mi
Last recorded125,284 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15662,699 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 125,284 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

back box corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2018 125,284 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

back box corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 123,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section deteorating and (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 123,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective insecurely attached behind roadwheel (1.7.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section deteorating and (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 113,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 113,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 91,922 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 80,031 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 80,026 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 67,623 miles

offside windscreen wiper blade split

Fail 5 Apr 2013 67,623 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside windscreen wiper blade split

Pass 28 Mar 2012 54,556 miles

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

advise slight play in offside front wheel

Pass 17 Mar 2011 37,769 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 OGJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OGJ, 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 OGJ registered?

RX57 OGJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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