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DU07 OTM

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,540 mi
Last recorded88,540 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU07 OTM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2017 88,540 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn offside outer (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged. Ply/Cord not exposed

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside front (2.7.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear lower suspension arm (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front upper suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 83,341 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake is binding

Pass 18 Mar 2015 80,543 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 75,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 69,750 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 66,656 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 57,084 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 OTM is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DU07 OTM, 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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DU07 OTM is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 March 2007.

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