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AF03 BRO

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,767 mi
Last recorded168,767 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 BRO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 168,767 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 168,471 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 163,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 134,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Feb 2018 134,159 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 148,504 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge very close to cord

Fail 8 Feb 2017 148,504 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

N/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge very close to cord

Pass 17 Mar 2016 143,267 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

park brake only 17% recorded performance

Pass 3 Mar 2015 134,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 115,479 miles

both rear tyres close to limit handbrake poundage on limit

Fail 18 Mar 2014 115,479 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres close to limit handbrake poundage on limit

Pass 20 Mar 2013 96,490 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 96,490 miles

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

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

both rear tyre colse 2mm

Pass 21 Mar 2012 80,694 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 65,081 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 57,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 57,423 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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AF03 BRO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AF03 BRO, 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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AF03 BRO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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