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DL07 DXV

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,679 mi
Last recorded122,679 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL07 DXV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 122,679 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Tyres wearing on inner shoulders (both)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 114,428 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 114,428 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 105,307 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 105,307 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 100,431 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2015 100,431 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2014 93,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front side light dim

Fail 26 Mar 2014 93,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front side light dim

very strong advisory that the nearside frront upper suspension arm ball joint is worn (advise replacement)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 82,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

OSR brake slight binding

Pass 9 Jan 2012 56,959 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 38,629 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 DXV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DL07 DXV, 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 DXV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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