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HG07 OMV

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,828 mi
Last recorded145,828 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG07 OMV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 145,828 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes on calipers corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear hand brake cables in poor condition bulging

exhaust heat shield lose

rear exhaust clamps to center box in poor condition

various suspension and braking components corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 139,931 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 132,104 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 128,676 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 120,425 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 120,412 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 114,984 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 114,984 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened hole in o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 110,814 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 110,814 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 105,681 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 98,263 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 98,262 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 84,370 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 71,251 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 71,247 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 57,082 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 41,775 miles

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

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

slight engine oil leak from vehicle

Pass 26 Apr 2010 33,466 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge

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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HG07 OMV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HG07 OMV, 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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HG07 OMV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 5 June 2007.

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