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GP07 GFO

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,845 mi
Last recorded162,845 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP07 GFO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 162,845 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN BOLD ON INNER EDGE - 235 45 18 98Y

N/S/R CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT - 2MM - x4 PUNCTURES - 235 45 18 98Y

O/S/F TYRE WORN BOLD ON INNER EDGE - 235 45 18 98Y

O/S/R CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT - 2MM - 235 45 18 98Y

Pass 27 Sep 2018 146,382 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 235 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 235 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 235 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 146,272 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 235 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 235 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 235 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 131,195 miles

ADVISE TRACKING DUE TO TYRE WEAR

N/S/F CLOSE TO LIMIT - CUT ON EDGES - 235 45 18 98W XL

Fail 4 Oct 2017 131,195 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working N/S (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S/F - MARKED YELLOW - 235 45 18 98W XL (4.1.D.1a)

ADVISE TRACKING DUE TO TYRE WEAR

O/S/F CLOSE TO LIMIT - CUT ON EDGES - 235 45 18 98W XL

Pass 4 Oct 2016 117,423 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 110,775 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 101,560 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 101,560 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 92,319 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 92,178 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 92,178 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 79,523 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 63,649 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 63,649 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 49,697 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 36,211 miles

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

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)

Fail 1 May 2010 36,211 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)

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

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)

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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GP07 GFO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GP07 GFO, 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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GP07 GFO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 9 May 2007.

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