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FH07 UHX

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

138,411 mi
Last recorded138,411 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 UHX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 138,411 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 138,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam cracked suspension arm has corrosion/hole in leg (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

E M light on.

Emissions high,see test results.

Front Oil leak ()

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component component very noisy (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component from the reservoir (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front side light illuminated but not secure in holder

Offside Rear suspension arm, starting to corrode.

Rear exhaust emits blue smoke

Pass 4 Nov 2016 129,689 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Nov 2016 129,689 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 117,731 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 117,731 miles

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 105,986 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 89,712 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 89,712 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2012 73,040 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 73,037 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 6 Oct 2011 53,548 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 53,547 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 33,477 miles

nearside front tyre has cut on outer sidewall

Fail 28 Jun 2010 32,906 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre has cut on outer sidewall

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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FH07 UHX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FH07 UHX, 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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FH07 UHX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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