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DF07 CWD

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,460 mi
Last recorded101,460 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF07 CWD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 101,460 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 101,460 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 97,600 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 97,600 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 95,210 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 91,013 miles

Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 90,899 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 90,899 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2017 86,619 miles

advise judder

eml

ns washer jet weak

Fail 7 Dec 2017 86,619 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

advise judder

eml

ns washer jet weak

Pass 22 Dec 2016 79,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes binding slightly

Fail 21 Dec 2016 79,908 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brakes binding slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2016 73,180 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 73,091 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 64,173 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 57,868 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 51,201 miles

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 46,252 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 37,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise front tyres are feathering on inner edges, recommend tracking check and adjustment as needed.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 37,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise front tyres are feathering on inner edges, recommend tracking check and adjustment as needed.

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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DF07 CWD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DF07 CWD, 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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DF07 CWD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 August 2007.

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