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AX07 BFZ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,635 mi
Last recorded87,635 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX07 BFZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 87,635 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 87,635 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 76,527 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

osf tyre worn inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2015 76,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2014 67,370 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES AND SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALLS OF TYRES

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALLS OF TYRES

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 24 Jul 2013 56,451 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT

Pass 24 Jul 2012 45,955 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT

Pass 25 Jul 2011 37,960 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHJTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 20 Jul 2010 27,686 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

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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AX07 BFZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AX07 BFZ, 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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AX07 BFZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 2 July 2007.

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