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DX57 LBJ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,426 mi
Last recorded97,426 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX57 LBJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 97,426 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH NSF/OSF (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 97,301 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH NSF/OSF (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 92,645 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 88,120 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 79,457 miles

EML light on

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 71,324 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 65,252 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 57,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 57,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 48,528 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge and have sidewall damage

Pass 20 Sep 2011 37,739 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 29,593 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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DX57 LBJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DX57 LBJ, 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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DX57 LBJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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