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DS57 OSN

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,864 mi
Last recorded109,864 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 109,864 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 109,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 102,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 102,440 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 93,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 93,749 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 88,654 miles

Bumper brackets/rad support brackets bent

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

Front Power steering component(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Front tyres wearing inside edge

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 88,296 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 88,296 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 83,233 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 83,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 77,670 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 OSN 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 58.3%.

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 DS57 OSN, 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 OSN registered?

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

Is DS57 OSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS57 OSN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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