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GJ57 FGF

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,205 mi
Last recorded72,205 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 FGF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 72,205 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake 16%

Fail 14 Mar 2017 72,205 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake 16%

Pass 8 Mar 2016 69,533 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front wiper blades smearing screen

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Offside Rear brake slight binding

oil leak

power steering noisey

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2016 69,533 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Front wiper blades smearing screen

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge and cracking in tread

Offside Rear brake slight binding

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2016 69,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front front discs worn thin

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 64,119 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 64,119 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 53,324 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 50,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

power steering reservoir damp

Pass 26 Sep 2012 40,611 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 30,797 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)

Offside front tyre worn heavly on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2010 20,378 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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GJ57 FGF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ57 FGF, 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 FGF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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