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EK57 TLN

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,428 mi
Last recorded88,428 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 TLN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 88,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jul 2022 81,374 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 76,488 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2020 72,578 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 66,909 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front brake pad wear wires fowling on alloys

Pass 18 Jul 2018 56,194 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jul 2017 43,525 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 43,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 41,891 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 37,822 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 34,252 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 31,149 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 27,277 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 27,277 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 20,502 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 17,376 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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EK57 TLN is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EK57 TLN, 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 EK57 TLN registered?

EK57 TLN is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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