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FH56 SCX

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,420 mi
Last recorded140,420 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 SCX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 140,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded but not holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 140,419 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brakes 54% imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel nearside rear corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded but not holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 136,057 miles

osr tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in nsf top ball joint

Pass 13 Mar 2018 132,206 miles

nearside front wiper blade smearing slightly

nearside rear tyre starting to wear lumpy on outer edge.

Pass 9 Mar 2017 129,915 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 129,915 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 125,462 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 104,701 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 12 Feb 2015 104,701 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Feb 2014 80,260 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 56,228 miles

OIL LEAKS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Fail 4 Feb 2013 56,228 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

OIL LEAKS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 34,894 miles

WASH DELIVERY POOR.COOLANT LEVEL LOW-LEAKS?VIBRATION N/S HEADLIGHT TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN-DAMAGE N/S/F WALL.SLIGHT BIND O/S/R WHEEL.

Fail 7 Feb 2012 34,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

WASH DELIVERY POOR.COOLANT LEVEL LOW-LEAKS?VIBRATION N/S HEADLIGHT TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN-DAMAGE N/S/F WALL.SLIGHT BIND O/S/R WHEEL.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 27,360 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 19,657 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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FH56 SCX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FH56 SCX, 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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What year was FH56 SCX registered?

FH56 SCX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 2 February 2007.

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