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T1 LFA

2009 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

59,360 mi
Last recorded59,360 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 LFA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 59,360 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 58,419 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 58,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 55,937 miles

Fuel tank filler neck corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 53,619 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b)

Pass 27 Sep 2021 50,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 42,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 37,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 33,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 31,276 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on side wall

Offside Rear tyre perishing on side wall

Pass 28 Sep 2016 27,300 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 23,659 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 20,487 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 16,325 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 12,534 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 11,746 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 109,362 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 97,500 miles

NEARSIDE SILL COVER BROKEN

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 97,500 miles

NEARSIDE SILL COVER BROKEN

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T1 LFA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 T1 LFA, 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 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T1 LFA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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