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WR57 UJP

2007 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,246 mi
Last recorded130,246 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15673,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 UJP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 130,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 31 Jul 2024 130,246 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function excessively corroded, spring sat at an angle (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 4 Aug 2023 116,075 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 116,075 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 115,915 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 115,913 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 108,848 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 108,842 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 108,573 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 108,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

coil spring broken NSR and OSR (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake binding Nearside and Offside (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 103,360 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 103,360 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 95,879 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 85,406 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 76,976 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 76,964 miles

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

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

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

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

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 29 Oct 2012 63,821 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 40,492 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2010 31,259 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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WR57 UJP is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 73,114 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 WR57 UJP, 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 19 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WR57 UJP registered?

WR57 UJP is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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