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BG57 TWX

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,317 mi
Last recorded165,317 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 165,317 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 157,819 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 148,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slight white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured slight white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 140,367 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 25 Sep 2018 140,236 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing Secondary fuel - cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 29 Sep 2017 129,630 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 115,024 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

parking brake efficiency only just met 17%

Pass 23 Sep 2015 96,746 miles

Rear o/s and n/s rear spring / shock absorber upper mounting's poor condition, corrosion.

parking brake efficiency only just met recquirements, 16% on LIMIT

Fail 23 Sep 2015 96,746 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced poor bulb (1.7.5a)

Rear o/s and n/s rear spring / shock absorber upper mounting's poor condition, corrosion.

parking brake efficiency only just met recquirements, 16% on LIMIT

Pass 3 Oct 2014 83,634 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat

o/s headlamp image poor

Pass 1 Oct 2013 71,169 miles

bulb in high level stop lamp n/w

front number plate not very secure

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat

Fail 30 Sep 2013 71,148 miles

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

bulb in high level stop lamp n/w

front number plate not very secure

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat

Pass 17 Oct 2012 60,993 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 44,564 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

bonnet release loose

front/rear disks worn

Fail 22 Oct 2011 44,401 miles

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

bonnet release loose

front/rear disks worn

Pass 30 Oct 2010 30,896 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 TWX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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