MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,128 miAbove average mileage for this year
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heat shields inscure
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
exhaust heat shield loose
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
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT
SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON ENGINE
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
BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INSDIE EDGE
ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED
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
DRIVERS SEAT BELT FRAYING
ENGINE LIGHT ON
NEARSIDE FRONT INNER RACK END SLIGHT PLAY
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE
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
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was MJ56 PNU registered?
MJ56 PNU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 January 2007.
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