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DS57 OSL

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,347 mi
Last recorded117,347 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 OSL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 117,347 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 110,372 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 110,369 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 102,386 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 95,017 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 87,559 miles

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

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

screen washer sub zero

Pass 30 Dec 2015 78,217 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 66,806 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 56,837 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 51,625 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 45,535 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 39,619 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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DS57 OSL 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 91.7%.

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 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 DS57 OSL, 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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What year was DS57 OSL registered?

DS57 OSL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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The MOT history for DS57 OSL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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