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GX57 FJP

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,000 mi
Last recorded173,000 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 FJP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2018 173,000 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 31 Jan 2017 145,778 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 101,948 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 81,056 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 80,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 59,894 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 58,878 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 48,192 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 38,791 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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GX57 FJP is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GX57 FJP, 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 GX57 FJP registered?

GX57 FJP is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 10 October 2007.

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