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GR57 XSC

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

189,679 mi
Last recorded189,679 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 XSC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 189,679 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 189,008 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 187,589 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 185,832 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 184,783 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 183,951 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 183,039 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 246,961 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 221,483 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 184,790 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 184,779 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 151,180 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 150,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 124,782 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise both front headlights a flatlined beam pattern

Fail 21 Jun 2012 121,767 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise both front headlights a flatlined beam pattern

Pass 20 Jun 2011 89,310 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 89,294 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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GR57 XSC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GR57 XSC, 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 GR57 XSC registered?

GR57 XSC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is GR57 XSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR57 XSC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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