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LG07 ULY

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

204,678 mi
Last recorded204,678 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG07 ULY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 204,678 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 199,854 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror lens slightly delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake recorded 19%,it may need adjustment or repair.

Fail 1 Apr 2022 199,854 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror lens slightly delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake recorded 19%,it may need adjustment or repair.

Pass 21 Mar 2021 193,438 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 192,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wearing on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wearing on the inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 192,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wearing on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wearing on the inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 186,035 miles

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached nearside & offside (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 177,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Feb 2017 164,066 miles

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Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 152,539 miles

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

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

Under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 139,815 miles

Emissions too low to obtain a reading

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 139,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Emissions too low to obtain a reading

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 123,485 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s front brake pad wear sensor is not attached to the brake pad

Pass 12 Feb 2013 105,553 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 90,935 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 77,392 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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LG07 ULY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LG07 ULY, 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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LG07 ULY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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