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SO56 MWJ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,410 mi
Last recorded84,410 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO56 MWJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 84,410 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

lower section of windscreen cracked , but not affecting drivers view

Pass 4 Mar 2016 79,295 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 79,294 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 75,329 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 75,329 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 64,544 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 51,956 miles

both outer cover of handbrake cables split hand brake still fully operational

Fail 7 Jan 2013 51,956 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both outer cover of handbrake cables split hand brake still fully operational

Pass 6 Jan 2012 40,240 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 40,236 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 27,959 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 14,256 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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SO56 MWJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MWJ, 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 MWJ registered?

SO56 MWJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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