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BG57 TWU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,139 mi
Last recorded128,139 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 TWU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 128,139 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 117,639 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 114,026 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 113,987 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 107,061 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section slight leak (7.1.2)

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 5 Nov 2016 101,434 miles

Advise exhaust mid mounting points 50% split

Fail 26 Oct 2016 101,414 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Advise exhaust mid mounting points 50% split

Pass 19 Oct 2015 92,165 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 84,619 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 75,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 75,266 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 65,555 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 48,857 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 48,857 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 39,488 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 TWU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BG57 TWU, 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 BG57 TWU registered?

BG57 TWU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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