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FL57 NNR

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,411 mi
Last recorded145,411 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 NNR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 145,411 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underbody

Fail 20 Oct 2021 145,396 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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 23 Oct 2020 139,565 miles

Corrosion on front subframe

Corrosion on n/s rear outer sill

Corrosion on rear suspension arms

Front tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge

Front tyre at o/s worn on inner edge will soon need changing

Imbalance on front brakes 33% limit 50%

Pass 14 Oct 2019 134,549 miles

Corrosion on n/s rear outer sill

Corrosion on subframes

Engine under tray fitted

Front suspension arms rear bushes starting splitting /cracking

Pass 5 Feb 2018 114,730 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 114,686 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 105,357 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 92,852 miles

front brake disc's worn.

Fail 5 Feb 2016 92,778 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear, bulb coating deteriorated (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

all brake disc's worn.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 85,886 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 78,645 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 124,799 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 47,996 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 47,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 26,827 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 20,870 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 20,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FL57 NNR is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FL57 NNR, 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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FL57 NNR is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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