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FE07 TMU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,379 mi
Last recorded100,379 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE07 TMU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 100,379 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))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 99,033 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 92,321 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight leak rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 92,321 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight leak rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 82,665 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 82,663 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both inner cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 75,608 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 75,490 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 69,480 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm tyre cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm tyre cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 69,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm tyre cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm tyre cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 59,433 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front outer (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise replace ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise replace ()

Fail 29 Jun 2016 59,006 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front outer (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise replace ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise replace ()

Pass 25 Jul 2015 48,478 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 34,010 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 25,853 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 21,219 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 19,430 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 14,226 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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FE07 TMU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FE07 TMU, 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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FE07 TMU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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