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HG57 USH

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,434 mi
Last recorded147,434 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 USH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2020 147,434 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 132,465 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 132,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2017 122,287 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring components

Fail 17 Oct 2017 122,284 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front tyre bald on edge

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring components

Pass 2 Nov 2016 110,563 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring components

Pass 24 Nov 2015 93,796 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s inner rack arm

Pass 24 Nov 2014 84,904 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 77,340 miles

front and rear discs have surface corrosion on them

Pass 15 Nov 2012 59,820 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 59,820 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

o\s\r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2011 44,738 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 23,577 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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HG57 USH is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HG57 USH, 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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HG57 USH is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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