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DS57 OSX

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,151 mi
Last recorded141,151 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 OSX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2024 141,151 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 136,386 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 128,606 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 128,603 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 124,726 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 118,100 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 117,977 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 110,469 miles

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 25 Oct 2017 104,477 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake pads are getting low

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake slight binding

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

front and rear sub frames are getting rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2016 97,399 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

centre exhaust heat shield loose

slight corrosion front subframe

slight corrosion trailing arms

Fail 27 Oct 2016 97,398 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight corrosion trailing arms

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

centre exhaust heat shield loose

slight corrosion front subframe

Pass 3 Nov 2015 89,378 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front subframe corroded

Nearside number plate light loose

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2015 89,378 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front subframe corroded

Nearside number plate light loose

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 81,510 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 73,191 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 64,884 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 58,406 miles

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

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

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

front tyres bald on inside edges

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Oct 2011 58,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front tyres bald on inside edges

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2010 42,587 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre ( leaking )

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 8 Nov 2010 42,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre ( leaking )

rear brakes binding slightly

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 OSX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OSX, 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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DS57 OSX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 December 2007.

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