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GJ57 FYO

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,887 mi
Last recorded152,887 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 FYO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 152,887 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 152,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 145,647 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 135,586 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 126,304 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 126,279 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 116,836 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 116,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 112,265 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 112,265 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 109,689 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 101,269 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 101,235 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 95,598 miles

offside headlamp is slighty damaged.

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 FYO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FYO, 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 GJ57 FYO registered?

GJ57 FYO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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