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HD56 DOA

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,098 mi
Last recorded151,098 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD56 DOA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 151,098 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 151,098 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s front fog inop

o/s/r tyre showing signs of being run flat

oil on gearbox

oil on turbo

rear pads worn low

Pass 12 Oct 2015 143,557 miles

both sides rear brakes binding slightly

offside rear brake pads worn

offside rear tyre worn on edges, possibly been under inflated and also cut sidewall

Fail 12 Oct 2015 143,557 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both sides rear brakes binding slightly

offside rear brake pads worn

offside rear tyre worn on edges, possibly been under inflated and also cut sidewall

Pass 22 Sep 2014 136,769 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

a centre section of exhaust found in rear boot

very slight wheel bind detected under hand rotation of wheels

Pass 24 Sep 2013 129,218 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 129,218 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2012 110,659 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 110,659 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 104,114 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 81,122 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 60,178 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 60,151 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside inner front tyre almost through to cords. Recommend replacing with other failed tyre and tracking checked

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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HD56 DOA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HD56 DOA, 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 HD56 DOA registered?

HD56 DOA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 2 February 2007.

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