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AV57 NLC

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,611 mi
Last recorded137,611 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 NLC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2018 137,611 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 131,266 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 131,266 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no patern, bulb incorect fittment (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 120,989 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 109,964 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 99,347 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 90,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear tyres low inner edges

off side rear caliper /hand brake quadrant not returning fully to stop

Pass 27 Sep 2013 90,143 miles

front and rear tyres low inner edges

off side rear caliper /hand brake quadrant not returning fully to stop

Pass 19 Sep 2012 80,306 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 64,770 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 47,331 miles

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 NLC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NLC, 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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What year was AV57 NLC registered?

AV57 NLC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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