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RX57 OGL

2008 Alfa Romeo 156

Beige Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,146 mi
Last recorded58,146 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15662,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2014 58,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 58,146 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 53,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Jul 2012 48,057 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 42,561 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 OGL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 in Beige with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OGL, 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 OGL registered?

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

Is RX57 OGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX57 OGL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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