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GJ57 FFN

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,696 mi
Last recorded138,696 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 FFN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 138,696 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 133,408 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 133,396 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible Spring seat on shock broke away and loose (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 125,924 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 125,923 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 119,437 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 114,611 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 114,611 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 109,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexible section has slight deterioration

o/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2019 100,701 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 93,616 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front flexible section of exhaust has slight deterioration

Fail 12 Jan 2018 93,506 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front flexible section of exhaust has slight deterioration

Pass 13 Jan 2017 84,578 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

engine cover fitted

engine tray fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 77,103 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 69,420 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 61,777 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 61,658 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 53,463 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 53,463 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 46,278 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 30,847 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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GJ57 FFN is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJ57 FFN, 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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GJ57 FFN is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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