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GJ57 FHR

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,346 mi
Last recorded95,346 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 95,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 95,346 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 94,575 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust heat sheild wrapped round exhaust

reverse light not working

Pass 20 Nov 2018 84,797 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 77,960 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 77,960 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 73,493 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 63,980 miles

heat shield loose

Fail 8 Nov 2014 63,866 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

heat shield loose

Pass 13 Aug 2013 55,286 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2012 47,976 miles

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

front brake imbalance right on limit

Fail 29 Aug 2012 47,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,079 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 39,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre gouge in outer sidewall

Pass 20 Oct 2010 34,001 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 FHR is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FHR, 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 FHR is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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