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GR07 GWA

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,985 mi
Last recorded81,985 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR07 GWA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 81,985 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust flexy deteriorated

fuel tank heatshield deteriorated

heatshield insecure

reversing lamp not working

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Mar 2023 81,979 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

heatshield insecure

reversing lamp not working

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust flexy deteriorated

fuel tank heatshield deteriorated

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Mar 2022 81,235 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heat shields deteriorated and insecure

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Mar 2022 81,226 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Service brake lagging in operation spongy (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front brake pad wear sensor disconnected

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heat shields deteriorated and insecure

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Mar 2021 80,854 miles

Heat shield at fuel tank corroded holed

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Undertrays not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Mar 2021 80,854 miles

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

Heat shield at fuel tank corroded holed

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Undertrays not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Oct 2020 80,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Heat shield at fuel tank excessively corroded,holed.

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays obscuring som components unable to fully inspect at time of test.

Pass 1 Apr 2019 78,863 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 78,858 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 77,141 miles

parking brake force at minimum requirement of 16%

Pass 31 Mar 2017 75,130 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 73,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 63,320 miles

all brakes poor

front lower arm bushes/ball joints

slight corrosion caliper brake pipes

slight rust subframes and rear arms

undertray fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2015 63,284 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

all brakes poor

front lower arm bushes/ball joints

slight rust subframes and rear arms

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2014 47,700 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 41,548 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to front brake discs

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2013 41,548 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to front brake discs

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2012 33,154 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 33,154 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 26,416 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 25,215 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GR07 GWA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GR07 GWA, 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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GR07 GWA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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