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BT57 OEF

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,217 mi
Last recorded109,217 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 OEF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 109,217 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 100,668 miles

engine cover fitted

general corrosion underbody

Pass 1 Aug 2018 96,537 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 96,117 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 91,541 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 91,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 45 18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 85,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner shoulder

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Aug 2015 80,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2014 74,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 69,885 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2012 66,145 miles

engine management light on

Pass 15 Sep 2011 62,721 miles

Both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit and worn very low inner tread area.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 55,344 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BT57 OEF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BT57 OEF, 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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BT57 OEF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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