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GJ07 CHZ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,598 mi
Last recorded102,598 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 CHZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 102,598 miles

various underside/component corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2021 98,161 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber is perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both rubbers are split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 rubber is missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 98,028 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber is perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both rubbers are split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 rubber is missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 95,521 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 89,203 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 83,766 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 83,746 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 77,322 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 77,155 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 76,233 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 76,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 71,627 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch peadle missing

o/s/r tyre has a cut in side wall not down to cords

Pass 26 Nov 2014 69,131 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 64,777 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 64,777 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal rubber missing

indicator repeaters pale

nearside rear inner tail lamp inoperative

offside rear brake has slight bind

oil overfull

Fail 10 Jul 2013 55,906 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 55,906 miles

Oil leak

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 44,759 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 10 Jun 2011 34,163 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 24,922 miles

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

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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GJ07 CHZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ07 CHZ, 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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GJ07 CHZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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