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GU07 MPZ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,511 mi
Last recorded146,511 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU07 MPZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 146,511 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 146,508 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 136,075 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sign of edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sign of edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system, showing signs of age related deterioration

Fail 9 Mar 2022 136,072 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sign of edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sign of edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system, showing signs of age related deterioration

Pass 5 Mar 2021 124,671 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear trailing arms corroded

exhaust system signs of wear and tear

Fail 25 Feb 2021 124,533 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system signs of wear and tear

Pass 10 Mar 2020 117,302 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 103,008 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2018 84,553 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n.s. & o.s. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 68,020 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 51,896 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 51,175 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Rack end rod joint (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 36,874 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 36,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 22,559 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 21,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 21,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2012 20,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2011 18,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2010 16,979 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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GU07 MPZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GU07 MPZ, 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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GU07 MPZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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