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LEZ 9215

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

106,864 mi
Last recorded106,864 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEZ 9215
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 106,864 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

n/s/f caliper brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

o/s/f sill and all n/s sill slightly corroded

suspension components corroded eg subframes, rear arms, rear shock absorbers etc

Fail 2 Dec 2019 106,864 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

child seat fitted to o/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f caliper brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

o/s/f sill and all n/s sill slightly corroded

suspension components corroded eg subframes, rear arms, rear shock absorbers etc

Pass 28 Nov 2018 103,778 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

both door mirrors slightly loose

subframe slightly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 100,074 miles

Front sub frame rusty

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush torn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake flexi secured by cable tie

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer seats ()

both wing repeaters going white

slight movement both front upper suspension arms bushes

Fail 28 Nov 2017 100,074 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front sub frame rusty

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush torn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake flexi secured by cable tie

Offside Rear exhaust clamp rotted through but exhaust secure

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer seats ()

both wing repeaters going white

rear brake discs slightly worn

slight movement both front upper suspension arms bushes

Pass 17 Nov 2016 98,099 miles

Nearside Front brake flexible poorly secured

both subframes and rear arms corroded

child seat fitted to o/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Nov 2016 98,097 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake flexible poorly secured

both subframes and rear arms corroded

child seat fitted to o/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake long

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Nov 2015 95,455 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of adult seat belt

front brake discs are corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2015 95,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of adult seat belt

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 147,877 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 147,877 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 88,473 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

F Subframe corroded

Trace of fuel leak no.2 injector

Fail 28 Nov 2013 88,473 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

F Subframe corroded

Trace of fuel leak no.2 injector

Pass 19 Apr 2013 86,774 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 83,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2012 83,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2011 76,580 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 76,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 69,225 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 69,225 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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LEZ 9215 is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LEZ 9215, 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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LEZ 9215 is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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