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DL07 AOV

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,507 mi
Last recorded113,507 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL07 AOV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 113,507 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 108,484 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Engine oil leak

Front subframe corroded - BORDERLINE!

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2018 101,440 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 101,399 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 95,969 miles

corrosion on front subframe BORDERLINE

corrosion on rear subframe

exhaust centre heat shield insecure

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres just legal on inner edges

Fail 20 Jun 2017 95,961 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion on front subframe BORDERLINE

corrosion on rear subframe

exhaust centre heat shield insecure

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres just legal on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2016 89,369 miles

corrosion on front and rear sub frame's

n/s/r brake binding

repairs to front subframe

Fail 9 May 2016 89,369 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on front and rear sub frame's

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 7 May 2015 84,011 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 84,010 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 78,329 miles

front subframe corroding

o.s.r.brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2013 70,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 58,243 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 44,726 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 28,997 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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DL07 AOV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DL07 AOV, 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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DL07 AOV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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