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FP07 XSJ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 1859cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,679 mi
Last recorded65,679 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP07 XSJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,859cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 65,679 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 60,970 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 57,533 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 57,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML light showing fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2017 52,508 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

mil lamp on

Fail 23 May 2017 52,500 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement when trying to spin wheel (3.5.1k)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

mil lamp on

Pass 28 Apr 2016 47,411 miles

offside door mirror taped up

wear to front brakes

Fail 26 Apr 2016 47,411 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing on outside edges

front tyres wearing on inside edge

offside door mirror taped up

warning lights on dash

wear to front brakes

play in nearside inner steering joint

Pass 20 May 2015 42,498 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s wing mirror taped up

Fail 20 May 2015 42,498 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s wing mirror taped up

Pass 23 May 2014 38,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 34,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 31,283 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 27,416 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 23,351 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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FP07 XSJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,859cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FP07 XSJ, 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 XSJ registered?

FP07 XSJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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