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DG57 XWO

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,473 mi
Last recorded127,473 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 XWO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 127,473 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Jul 2019 127,473 miles

Emissions not tested engine not running well (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jul 2018 121,019 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 121,019 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 115,966 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front breather pipe broken of

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and lower bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 20 Jul 2017 115,947 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front breather pipe broken of

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and lower bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 22 Jul 2016 110,973 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 106,885 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 106,885 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 98,515 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 86,342 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 83,559 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 64,894 miles

exhaust corrsion

front wipers slightly smearing

osr tyre on 2mm

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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DG57 XWO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DG57 XWO, 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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DG57 XWO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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