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EO57 JVP

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

127,766 mi
Last recorded127,766 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO57 JVP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 127,766 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 127,729 miles

Central Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested exhaust hanging off (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 110,176 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Near and offside (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under tray insecure and heat shield fouling on exhaust

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 110,142 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested Due to gas leak (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Near and offside (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under tray insecure and heat shield fouling on exhaust

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 99,310 miles

Bonnet cable insecure make it hard to open bonnet.

Engine hunting/ ruff running and emissions smokey.

Front Both road tyres worn bald on inside

Fail 27 Sep 2016 99,310 miles

Bonnet cable insecure make it hard to open bonnet.

Engine hunting/ ruff running and emissions smokey.

Front Both road tyres worn bald on inside

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 88,342 miles

NOTE: Engine hunting/ misfiring.

Fail 20 Oct 2015 88,339 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring badly positioned (3.6.I.5)

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring in poor condition (3.6.I.5)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing Seat belt stalk trapped by child seat. (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

NOTE: Engine hunting/ misfiring.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 75,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2014 75,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 64,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2013 64,598 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear brake discs wear can be seen

Pass 2 Oct 2012 54,583 miles

pin hole in os front outer cv boot

Fail 1 Oct 2012 54,583 miles

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

ns rear tyre wearing to 2mm

os front tyre worn to legal limit

pin hole in os front outer cv boot

tracking required

Pass 28 Sep 2011 44,071 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine undertray fitted

engine warning light on

unable to check rear seatbelt baby seat fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2010 35,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front discs worn

front tyres worn out on inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2010 35,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

front tyres worn out on inner edges

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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EO57 JVP is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 EO57 JVP, 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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EO57 JVP is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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