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V5 LFA

2008 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,690 mi
Last recorded71,690 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15662,699 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 LFA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 71,690 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 71,687 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 63,989 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 56,142 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 51,057 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 51,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 46,306 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 37,886 miles

tyres worn inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2017 25,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc surface corroded

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn devoid of tread on edge

Offside Front Inner brake disc surface corroded

Offside Front Inner tyre worn lower on edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between centre & rear (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust rubber mounting perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 25,111 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc surface corroded

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn devoid of tread on edge

Offside Front Inner brake disc surface corroded

Offside Front Inner tyre worn lower on edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm + sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between centre & rear (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust rubber mounting perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 14,874 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 14,807 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 12,633 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 9,793 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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V5 LFA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V5 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 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V5 LFA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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