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GV57 SFF

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,146 mi
Last recorded85,146 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 SFF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 85,146 miles

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

offside front inner tie rod slight play

Fail 20 Nov 2020 85,146 miles

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

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

offside front inner tie rod slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2019 129,463 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 74,644 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 65,763 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 59,009 miles

Emission to clean to record a reading

Fail 21 Oct 2015 53,213 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 53,213 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 47,243 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 42,233 miles

Emission tested but could not record a reading

Pass 8 Oct 2012 37,261 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 33,479 miles

O/S/F-N/S/F BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

O/S/R-N/S/R BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Pass 19 Oct 2010 27,153 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 27,153 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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GV57 SFF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GV57 SFF, 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 GV57 SFF registered?

GV57 SFF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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