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MJ56 PNU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,128 mi
Last recorded99,128 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 PNU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 99,128 miles

heat shields inscure

Fail 3 Dec 2020 99,039 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

heat shields inscure

Pass 9 Dec 2019 94,925 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 27 Nov 2019 94,756 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Dec 2018 89,370 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Fail 4 Dec 2018 89,367 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OFFSIDE FRONT UPPER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed NEARSIDE FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed OFFSIDE FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Pass 1 Dec 2017 83,075 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INSDIE EDGE

ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Fail 30 Nov 2017 83,074 miles

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement NEARSIDE FRONT (3.5.1k)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NEARSIDE REAR (4.1.E.1)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INSDIE EDGE

ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED

FRONT PADS LOW NEARSIDE

Pass 5 Dec 2016 77,595 miles

DRIVERS SEAT BELT FRAYING

ENGINE LIGHT ON

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE

Fail 30 Nov 2016 77,932 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH REAR (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint NEARSIDE FRONT TOP ARM BALL JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid FRONT (8.2.3)

coil spring broken OFFSIDE FRONT (2.4.C.1a)

DRIVERS SEAT BELT FRAYING

ENGINE LIGHT ON

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE

Pass 1 Dec 2015 72,004 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 72,004 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 64,820 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 61,195 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2013 54,944 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 48,006 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 40,524 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 30,100 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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MJ56 PNU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ56 PNU, 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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MJ56 PNU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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