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GU57 LVP

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

248,388 mi
Last recorded248,388 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 LVP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 248,388 miles

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly low effort. (1.3.1 (c))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2020 151,247 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 150,939 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 150,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 137,264 miles

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

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

oil spilage around power sterring reservoir

Pass 27 Jun 2017 119,195 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 119,195 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 119,075 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r outer sill corroding

Pass 23 Jun 2016 113,161 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 107,730 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 97,483 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 88,760 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 80,691 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 64,753 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 64,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 49,005 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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GU57 LVP is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU57 LVP, 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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GU57 LVP is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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