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EF56 XCR

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,080 mi
Last recorded103,080 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 XCR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 103,080 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 102,111 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 102,111 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 99,468 miles

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

Offside Front tyre out of shape inner edge

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 99,466 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre out of shape inner edge

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 96,928 miles

n.s and o.s rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Oct 2021 95,645 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

n/s & o/s front tyres slight inner & outer edge wear

Fail 1 Oct 2021 95,641 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover & under tray fitted

n/s & o/s front tyres slight inner & outer edge wear

Pass 7 Sep 2020 92,005 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 90,188 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 87,408 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 83,978 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 83,974 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 79,700 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 75,479 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 70,370 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 61,911 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 53,996 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 40,761 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 23,799 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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EF56 XCR is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF56 XCR, 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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EF56 XCR is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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