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OE56 LFM

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,853 mi
Last recorded110,853 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 LFM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 110,853 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 105,592 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 105,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 102,345 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 97,950 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 90,264 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 83,366 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 76,697 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 68,652 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 19 Jan 2015 68,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 62,677 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 62,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 55,225 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 55,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 47,257 miles

O/S/F-N/S/F BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

O/S/F-N/S/F TYRES WEAR (INNER EDGES)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 38,871 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 32,495 miles

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

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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OE56 LFM is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LFM, 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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OE56 LFM is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 8 January 2007.

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