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RX56 XZS

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

66,780 mi
Last recorded66,780 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 XZS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 66,780 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 64,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 64,720 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 63,055 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 62,029 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 57,650 miles

Front Tyres bald inner edges

Fail 8 Apr 2019 57,645 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyres bald inner edges

Offside Front Brake noisy

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 54,155 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 51,145 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 47,288 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 43,472 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 40,962 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 38,371 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 35,990 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 35,984 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 30,463 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 21,631 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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RX56 XZS is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RX56 XZS, 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 RX56 XZS registered?

RX56 XZS is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 February 2007.

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The MOT history for RX56 XZS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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