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DG07 GWD

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

140,462 mi
Last recorded140,462 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG07 GWD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 140,462 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 137,660 miles

Front of vehicle is excessively low. Subframe catches the jacking beams.

Nearside Rear jacking block is missing

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder on tread depth limit (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides to excess ()

failed first emissions test, re-tested & passed.

Fail 31 Jul 2018 137,652 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front of vehicle is excessively low. Subframe catches the jacking beams.

Nearside Rear jacking block is missing

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder on tread depth limit (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides to excess ()

failed first emissions test, re-tested & passed.

Pass 17 Jul 2017 130,715 miles

parking brake performance is poor both sides

Pass 22 Jul 2016 123,031 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 121,594 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure parking brake cable mounting has broken off the radius arm. (3.5.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 112,691 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)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear tyres are different sizes, Child seat fitted to o/s/r outer seat,

Pass 2 Jun 2014 107,025 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 107,072 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 98,794 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 98,737 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front and rear number plates not entirely secure

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2012 92,544 miles

nearside front brake wear warning wire damaged.

traction control warning lamp on.

Fail 2 Apr 2012 92,544 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front brake wear warning wire damaged.

traction control warning lamp on.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 84,402 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 84,401 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake disc corroding

Fail 8 Mar 2010 83,424 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DG07 GWD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DG07 GWD, 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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DG07 GWD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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