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AO57 PPY

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,379 mi
Last recorded131,379 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 PPY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 131,379 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 126,982 miles

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

rear tyres worn on edge

under trays and covers fitted

windscreen has damage

Fail 23 Sep 2016 126,980 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres worn on edge

under trays and covers fitted

windscreen has damage

Pass 24 Sep 2015 117,966 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2015 117,646 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 106,012 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 94,505 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 94,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 81,931 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 72,437 miles

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

rear brakes binding on slightly

Fail 5 Sep 2011 71,888 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brakes binding on slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2010 58,407 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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AO57 PPY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel 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 AO57 PPY, 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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AO57 PPY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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