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DV56 NCC

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,103 mi
Last recorded165,103 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 NCC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 165,103 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 165,086 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Central Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2019 159,965 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 159,951 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 155,054 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 154,789 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 147,424 miles

engine light stays on

Fail 9 Mar 2017 147,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

engine light stays on

Pass 1 Apr 2016 143,965 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 143,963 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 138,299 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 124,001 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 100,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake/slight binding

Pass 15 Mar 2012 73,747 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 48,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 46,848 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 30,549 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?

Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
9,959
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,343
coil spring broken 4,725
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
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DV56 NCC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 83,666 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 159 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,343 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV56 NCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 159 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DV56 NCC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 10 January 2007.

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