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SC56 GPZ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,305 mi
Last recorded179,305 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC56 GPZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 179,305 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 168,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

vehicle engine has been changed.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 136,123 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 5 Sep 2013 136,123 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Aug 2012 105,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

dash displays bonnet as being open when in closed position

Pass 17 Aug 2011 69,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front screen chipped in various places

Pass 10 Sep 2010 42,878 miles

two leds not working on centre stop lamp

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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SC56 GPZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SC56 GPZ, 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 SC56 GPZ registered?

SC56 GPZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 15 January 2007.

Is SC56 GPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC56 GPZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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