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EN07 TJU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

188,732 mi
Last recorded188,732 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN07 TJU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2022 188,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 182,006 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r 3mm n/s/r 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 182,006 miles

Brake performance not tested not tested due to brake hose bursting (1.2.1 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing also not checked as cannot spin wheel (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill is holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords front both inner edges and also side walls have been kerbed now showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake hose has burst (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill very weak but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on 4mm n/s/r 2mm o/s/r 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 168,609 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 155,886 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 145,200 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 133,005 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 122,808 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 109,190 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 109,187 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 95,800 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 83,773 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 83,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 73,611 miles

Stone chips to windshield

Fail 8 Jul 2011 73,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Stone chips to windshield

Pass 18 Jun 2010 59,525 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EN07 TJU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EN07 TJU, 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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EN07 TJU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 July 2007.

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