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GL57 DCO

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

133,642 mi
Last recorded133,642 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 DCO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 133,642 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 133,642 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 132,187 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 127,470 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 127,468 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 120,159 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 117,135 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 117,123 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

engine management light stays on

Pass 5 Dec 2016 107,766 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 107,766 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 101,464 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 101,464 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 88,071 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 88,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 72,169 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 72,169 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 58,457 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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GL57 DCO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GL57 DCO, 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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GL57 DCO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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