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DE57 JZO

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,203 mi
Last recorded136,203 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 JZO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 136,203 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 136,203 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2020 133,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil low

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2020 133,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excessive lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil low

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2019 128,863 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not blowing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 128,860 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not blowing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 124,350 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust shield insecure

Fail 1 Oct 2018 124,347 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2017 119,152 miles

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1n)

engine oil low

front subframe corroded

front subframe corroded

o/s/f brake slightly binding

petrol tank heat shield loose

under body components corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2017 119,152 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1n)

engine oil low

front subframe corroded

front subframe corroded

o/s/f brake slightly binding

petrol tank heat shield loose

under body components corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 112,851 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 105,696 miles

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

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

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

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

front subframe slightly corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2015 105,517 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front subframe slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 97,628 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 89,253 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 77,715 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 64,268 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 64,268 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 52,109 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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DE57 JZO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DE57 JZO, 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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DE57 JZO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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