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OE56 LFL

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

188,519 mi
Last recorded188,519 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 LFL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 188,519 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 182,879 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 181,759 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 181,754 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 179,135 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 173,141 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 167,844 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 162,314 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 155,888 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 147,975 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 141,738 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 138,211 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 128,022 miles

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)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 88,767 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 88,767 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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OE56 LFL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 OE56 LFL, 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 OE56 LFL registered?

OE56 LFL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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