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FP07 AVD

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,029 mi
Last recorded119,029 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP07 AVD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2013 119,029 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 93,218 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 5 Nov 2012 93,218 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Nov 2011 80,691 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 80,691 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 69,469 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 66,926 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 66,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Positive terminal main junction cover missing.

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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FP07 AVD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FP07 AVD, 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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What year was FP07 AVD registered?

FP07 AVD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 April 2007.

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