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MJ56 PTO

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,088 mi
Last recorded101,088 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 PTO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 101,088 miles

advise nsf tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2016 97,762 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 82,194 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 81,317 miles

handbrake cables detewriorated and slight bind in o/s/r brake

rear heatshield poor

slight corrosion on subframes and rear suspension arms

slight play in o/s cv joints, borderline

tyre valves cracking

Fail 15 May 2015 81,317 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake cables detewriorated and slight bind in o/s/r brake

rear heatshield poor

slight corrosion on subframes and rear suspension arms

slight play in o/s cv joints, borderline

tyre valves cracking

Pass 2 May 2014 76,304 miles

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

both front tyres VERY worn on edges required now

n/s mirror motor faulty

rear arms slightly corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2014 76,304 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front tyres VERY worn on edges required now

n/s mirror motor faulty

o/s engine steady bushes deteriorated

rear arms slightly corroded

slight bind n/s/r

slight play o/s inner t/r/e

Pass 2 May 2013 70,735 miles

Oil leak from engine area

Fail 1 May 2013 70,733 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak from engine area

Pass 11 May 2012 62,266 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 62,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,982 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 55,982 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 41,551 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 38,784 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)

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 PTO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PTO, 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 PTO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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