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AV57 NLG

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

122,861 mi
Last recorded122,861 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 NLG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2020 122,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail trailing arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 105,724 miles

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 18 Jun 2018 98,780 miles

Offside Rear exhaust clamp rusty

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 94,638 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 88,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside rear silencer link pipe (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rear worn down to between 1.6-2 mm on inner tread areas (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 82,307 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 75,199 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 67,313 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 59,001 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 49,695 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 41,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

small cut in o/s/f and n/s/f tyre sidewalls

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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AV57 NLG is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV57 NLG, 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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AV57 NLG is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 October 2007.

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