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A17 VUU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,946 mi
Last recorded148,946 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 VUU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 148,946 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 142,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Engine mount has slight play

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Repaired area covered in underseal

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Underbody covers fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2020 142,357 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Lower shock absorber base damaged and cracked (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both, Wrong spacing (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Engine mount has slight play

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2019 135,122 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 128,094 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 123,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 123,004 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 114,167 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 104,179 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Oct 2014 93,889 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Oct 2013 80,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs worn on inner surfaces.

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2013 80,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake discs worn on inner surfaces.

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 66,512 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 51,423 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 51,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 29,592 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 29,590 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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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A17 VUU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A17 VUU, 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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A17 VUU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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