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LR07 TFE

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,793 mi
Last recorded153,793 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR07 TFE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 153,793 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 May 2017 145,625 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 137,987 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 126,984 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)

Fail 7 May 2014 120,456 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 120,456 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2013 111,280 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2012 92,320 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 92,319 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 72,024 miles

Low emittor on smoke test.

Pass 18 May 2010 57,265 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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LR07 TFE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LR07 TFE, 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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What year was LR07 TFE registered?

LR07 TFE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 6 June 2007.

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