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GP07 GGU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

78,349 mi
Last recorded78,349 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP07 GGU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 78,349 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre slight damage outer wall

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre slight damage outer wall

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear xhaust @ joint deteriorating

Fail 25 Jul 2024 78,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre slight damage outer wall

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre slight damage outer wall

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear xhaust @ joint deteriorating

Pass 8 Nov 2022 72,886 miles

both rear service brake slight binding

general corrosion underbody components @ rear

rear trailing arms corroding

Fail 24 Oct 2022 72,866 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both n/s & o/s/r service brake slightly binding

both n/s & o/s/r trailing arms corroding

fuel tank protection sheilds underbody heavily corroded

general corrosion underbody components fron and rear

Pass 24 Nov 2021 72,223 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 72,120 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

center exhaust heat shield corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2020 72,114 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

center exhaust heat shield corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2019 67,995 miles

center exhaust heat shield corroded

general surface corrosion on rear sub frame

Fail 18 Sep 2019 67,986 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

center exhaust heat shield corroded

general surface corrosion on rear sub frame

Pass 27 Jul 2018 63,069 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 63,065 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face starting to corrode. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face starting to corrode. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 61,431 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 59,216 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 59,216 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 59,213 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 59,213 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 49,400 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 49,400 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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 31 Oct 2014 46,661 miles

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 46,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 41,988 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 41,988 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 37,865 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 30,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 23,817 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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GP07 GGU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 GGU, 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 GGU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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