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LD56 EBC

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,702 mi
Last recorded70,702 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 EBC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 70,702 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 70,697 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general surface corrosion to underside

Pass 9 Aug 2018 70,062 miles

Front sub-frame heavily corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2018 70,060 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front sub-frame heavily corroded

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 68,996 miles

EML light on

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (2.4.G.2)

both rear lower suspension arms corroded

front sub-frame corroded

oil temp light flashing

slight binding n/s/r brake

slight damage to outer side wall of o/s/f tyre

under trays fitted restricting view of some items

Pass 29 Jun 2017 66,870 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 64,298 miles

Coolant leak

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

O/s/f headlight beam dim

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

Oil temperature light flashing

Fail 7 Feb 2017 64,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake disc (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine MIL on

Coolant level low

Coolant leak

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

O/s/f headlight beam dim

O/s/r brake binding

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

Oil temperature light flashing

Pass 10 Feb 2016 57,969 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 57,966 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2015 51,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Feb 2015 51,128 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Feb 2014 45,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

oil temperature warning light showing

Fail 3 Feb 2014 45,149 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

oil temperature warning light showing

Pass 6 Feb 2013 39,529 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 35,275 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 21,950 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 21,950 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 23,901 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 23,879 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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LD56 EBC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LD56 EBC, 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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LD56 EBC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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