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DU07 OTK

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,754 mi
Last recorded128,754 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU07 OTK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 128,754 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 124,993 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 124,993 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 108,637 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 108,632 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 96,575 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 90,312 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 81,608 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 81,587 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 72,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 72,585 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 68,971 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 65,698 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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DU07 OTK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DU07 OTK, 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 DU07 OTK registered?

DU07 OTK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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