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BG57 TWE

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,875 mi
Last recorded126,875 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 TWE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 126,875 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 126,875 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 124,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2021 124,181 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & cut in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2020 121,916 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

coolant level below minimum mark

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2020 121,914 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

coolant level below minimum mark

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2019 111,970 miles

Both rear tyres no tread pattern inner edge

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

Fuel tank heat shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 111,970 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both rear tyres no tread pattern inner edge

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

Fuel tank heat shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 104,035 miles

Rear tyres wearing inner edge

Under-tray loose and hanging down

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Heat shield on fuel tank loose and hanging down

Fail 3 Apr 2018 104,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Heat shield on fuel tank loose and hanging down

Rear tyres wearing inner edge

Under-tray loose and hanging down

Pass 21 Mar 2017 97,317 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 97,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 90,456 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 82,387 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 73,908 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 73,908 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 66,960 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 60,878 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 53,991 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 53,991 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 50,631 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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BG57 TWE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 BG57 TWE, 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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BG57 TWE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 October 2007.

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