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BL57 JJZ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,352 mi
Last recorded125,352 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 JJZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 125,352 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 116,457 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 116,448 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working tail light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 109,638 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

o/s/f brake pads worn to excess

rear indicator bulbs fading to white light

Pass 19 Dec 2017 100,809 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 100,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 91,272 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroding

Fail 13 Dec 2016 91,271 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 225/50zr17 98y falken (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroding

Pass 8 Dec 2015 81,559 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2015 81,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 69,196 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 69,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Dec 2013 53,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 53,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 26,251 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 21,624 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 21,579 miles

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

Wheel Alignment check advised.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 17,015 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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BL57 JJZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 BL57 JJZ, 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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BL57 JJZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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