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LA07 BZY

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,656 mi
Last recorded121,656 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA07 BZY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 121,656 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 117,059 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 112,885 miles

Engine management light is on

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 112,798 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine management light is on

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 102,718 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 102,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 96,361 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 89,795 miles

nearside front tyre cut on the sidewall

Fail 30 Nov 2012 89,784 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 75,085 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 49,217 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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LA07 BZY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LA07 BZY, 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 LA07 BZY registered?

LA07 BZY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 July 2007.

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