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AT57 DDL

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,014 mi
Last recorded110,014 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 DDL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 110,014 miles

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 14 Oct 2015 91,180 miles

Knocking noise from suspension over rough surface

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 91,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 50/220 (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick noise from nearside rear brake (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 75,363 miles

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

both front tyres inner edge worn

o/s/r tyre outer edge worn

Fail 4 Oct 2014 75,207 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres inner edge worn

o/s/r tyre outer edge worn

Pass 16 Sep 2013 60,513 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 54,615 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 54,615 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 42,061 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 32,183 miles

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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AT57 DDL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AT57 DDL, 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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AT57 DDL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 15 December 2007.

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