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AV07 AVB

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,407 mi
Last recorded103,407 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 AVB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 103,407 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 103,403 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 99,647 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Feb 2020 99,641 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2019 88,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge (check tracking) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2017 81,383 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres having small cuts on outer sidealls

eml on

Fail 21 Nov 2017 81,375 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres having small cuts on outer sidealls

eml on

Pass 9 Dec 2016 75,608 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 75,493 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 69,263 miles

eml on

Fail 9 Dec 2015 69,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm pirelli 225/50/zr17 94w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

eml on

Pass 14 Oct 2014 66,821 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 63,792 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 45,898 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 45,898 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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AV07 AVB is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV07 AVB, 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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AV07 AVB is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 May 2007.

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