MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,183 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Handbrake efficiency requirements only just met
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
All lights pulsing slightly, but not seriously effecting light output and operation of lights.
Engine covers fitted.
Engine oil leak.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Unable to fully test seat belt due to child seat being fitted.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
All lights pulsing slightly, but not seriously effecting light output and operation of lights.
Engine covers fitted.
Engine oil leak.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear Unable to fully test seat belt due to child seat being fitted.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
exhaust blowing slightly at front flexi pipe
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust blowing slightly at front flexi pipe
Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Coolant leak
Nail in offside front tyre
front wipers starting to smear screen
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SO56 MVN 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 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 SO56 MVN, 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 SO56 MVN registered?
SO56 MVN is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 February 2007.
Is SO56 MVN safe to buy?
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