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EJ57 ETD

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,529 mi
Last recorded111,529 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 ETD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 111,529 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 108,963 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 108,961 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 105,507 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 101,199 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 96,252 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 96,249 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 91,803 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 91,802 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 86,639 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 86,637 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 81,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres scrubbed on inner edges not showing cord/ply

Fail 8 Jan 2014 81,855 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres scrubbed on inner edges not showing cord/ply

Pass 2 Jan 2013 61,894 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2013 61,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2011 43,469 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 36,837 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 36,837 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

knock to n/s/f top suspesion mounts

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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EJ57 ETD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EJ57 ETD, 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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EJ57 ETD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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