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LD56 XSA

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,372 mi
Last recorded141,372 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 XSA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 141,372 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 138,212 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 138,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 135,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.04mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.64mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 129,048 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 129,048 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 118,201 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Jun 2018 118,201 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Jun 2017 107,680 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 23 Jun 2016 95,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 95,740 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 10 Oct 2014 82,288 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut/damaged

nearside rear brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

Pass 11 Oct 2013 79,026 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 79,026 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 74,763 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 66,840 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 51,828 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 36,881 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 36,881 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XSA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XSA, 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 XSA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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