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LD56 EBJ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

36,656 mi
Last recorded36,656 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 EBJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 36,656 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 36,656 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2019 35,521 miles

Offside front tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge

Signs of perishing on the nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2018 39,692 miles

Offside front tyre perishing and wearing on the inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2018 39,692 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front tyre perishing and wearing on the inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2017 33,530 miles

engine management light on.

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge.

offside front tyre worn inner edge.

oil warning light on

Pass 29 Sep 2016 32,440 miles

engine management light on dash staying on.

nearside front and rear tyres cut on outer walls.

offside front tyre worn inner edge.

oil light on dash flickers on.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 30,481 miles

signs of perishing on the nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2014 28,751 miles

Engine management lamp on.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 27,630 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 27,630 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 26,680 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 24,197 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 24,197 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 21,372 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 21,372 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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 EBJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol 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 LD56 EBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD56 EBJ registered?

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

Is LD56 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD56 EBJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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