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LD56 XSJ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,181 mi
Last recorded106,181 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 XSJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 106,181 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNABLE TO FULLY TEST FRONT SUBFRAME TRAYS AND LINERS FITTED

both rear arm mounting brackets corroded

both rear exhaust box clamps badly corroded

both rear suspension arms corroded

slight oil leak offside front

visible areas of subframe corroded nearside front

Fail 26 Jul 2018 106,181 miles

both rear suspension arms corroded

slight oil leak offside front

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNABLE TO FULLY TEST FRONT SUBFRAME TRAYS AND LINERS FITTED

both rear arm mounting brackets corroded

both rear exhaust box clamps badly corroded

visible areas of subframe corroded nearside front

Pass 19 Jul 2017 91,572 miles

front discs worn

front subframe corroded

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 27 Jun 2017 91,470 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front discs worn

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 16 May 2016 71,876 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

front pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Apr 2015 54,865 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,500 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 48,477 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2013 37,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2013 37,644 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 25,015 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 25,015 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 19,193 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 14,660 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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LD56 XSJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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