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HJ07 VCW

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,428 mi
Last recorded140,428 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ07 VCW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 140,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 119,197 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Oct 2012 98,647 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 87,590 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s headlamp output slightly reduced

Pass 12 Mar 2011 70,735 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 53,316 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 53,316 miles

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

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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HJ07 VCW is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HJ07 VCW, 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 HJ07 VCW registered?

HJ07 VCW is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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