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AV56 OPH

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,548 mi
Last recorded157,548 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 OPH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 157,548 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 157,547 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 132,792 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 132,792 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 108,658 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 108,658 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 92,301 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 72,522 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 52,996 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)

n/s rear road wheel buckled

Fail 20 Feb 2012 52,539 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

n/s rear road wheel buckled

Pass 22 Feb 2011 32,795 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 25,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside and offside rear, unable to test rear seatbelts.

x1 Road wheel with slightly distorted rim.

Fail 6 Apr 2010 25,412 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside and offside rear, unable to test rear seatbelts.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre out of shape due to rim damage.

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge.

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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AV56 OPH is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AV56 OPH, 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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AV56 OPH is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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