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AXZ 2316

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

245,847 mi
Last recorded245,847 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXZ 2316
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 245,847 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 245,846 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose damaged such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

COOLANT LEVEL BELOW MINIMUM

Pass 14 May 2020 230,326 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 129,369 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 122,199 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 122,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing Broken (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 112,795 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 112,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 106,007 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 106,006 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 101,350 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 95,862 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

some noise from n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jul 2013 95,862 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

some noise from n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 31 Jul 2012 85,736 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)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 85,736 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 Jul 2011 77,193 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 77,193 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 69,117 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

has a slight warped on o/s/f disc

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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AXZ 2316 is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AXZ 2316, 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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AXZ 2316 is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 July 2007.

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