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IFZ 5056

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,331 mi
Last recorded109,331 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIFZ 5056
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 109,331 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jan 2018 109,330 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 101,859 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing a full inspection of the seatbelt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017 101,856 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing a full inspection of the seatbelt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 93,943 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 49,710 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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IFZ 5056 is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 IFZ 5056, 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 IFZ 5056 registered?

IFZ 5056 is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 5 December 2007.

Is IFZ 5056 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IFZ 5056 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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