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DC54 DWS

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

120,019 mi
Last recorded120,019 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 DWS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 120,019 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jun 2024 120,019 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2023 112,641 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 107,514 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 102,858 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 97,725 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 88,379 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 79,552 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 73,163 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 65,105 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 58,419 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 50,306 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 43,455 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 35,287 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 34,048 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 28,598 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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DC54 DWS is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DC54 DWS, 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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DC54 DWS is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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