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2007 ALFA ROMEO 159
General Information
- Registration SW07TLN
- Manufacturer ALFA ROMEO
- Model 159
- Year 2007
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1910cc
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- Expired 13 Apr 2022
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,007 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
29 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 109,684 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2020 8 Jun 202616 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 103,492 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- slight brake bind at offside rear
- slight play at nearside front ball joint
- all brake discs pitted
19 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 103,467 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cords exposed (225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cords exposed (225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner & outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure back box clamp broken (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 64kg (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexi hose (securing clip missing at hub (1.1.11 (d) (i))
11 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 98,308 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES PERRISHING
- EXHAUST HANGERS BADLY CORRODED
- FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED
10 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 98,308 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES PERRISHING
- EXHAUST HANGERS BADLY CORRODED
- FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED
12 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,283 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm @ 225/50 zr17 98W XL...unevenly worn smooth shoulders (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm @ 225/50 zr17 98W XL...unevenly worn smooth shoulders (4.1.E.1)
9 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,724 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2016 8 Jun 20267 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 80,724 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
6 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,655 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2015 8 Jun 202630 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 74,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
7 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,100 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2014 8 Jun 20267 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 66,100 MI
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SW07TLN was registered on 2007-07-06
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