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GU07 MSY

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,129 mi
Last recorded180,129 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU07 MSY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 180,129 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 158,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing close to wear bars

Pass 24 Oct 2017 141,820 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 141,817 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 139,925 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 137,055 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 133,488 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 129,854 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 126,775 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 126,773 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres are worn on their inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 121,027 miles

both front brakes vety slightly juddering

both front headlights showing slight blue tint

handbrake travel slightly long

slight play in both front lower ball joints

strong advise stone chip in zone A just within limit

Fail 14 Mar 2012 120,959 miles

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

handbrake travel slightly long

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both front brakes vety slightly juddering

both front headlights showing slight blue tint

slight play in both front lower ball joints

strong advise stone chip in zone A just within limit

Pass 4 Mar 2011 108,276 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 98,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

light damage to windscreen

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside washer jet weak

Pass 19 Feb 2010 98,861 miles

light damage to windscreen

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside washer jet weak

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 MSY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GU07 MSY, 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 GU07 MSY registered?

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

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