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HJ57 RZB

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,943 mi
Last recorded102,943 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 RZB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 102,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 102,933 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 101,888 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 101,885 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 98,164 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 91,589 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 86,931 miles

Both rear tyres approaching wear bars

Offside rear exhaust join corroded.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 80,673 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Aug 2015 72,611 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 64,952 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges,only just pass.

rear tyres worn

Pass 23 Aug 2013 54,889 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leaking from sensor in sump

Pass 23 Aug 2012 42,843 miles

engine oil leaking from oil level sensor in sump

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 25 Aug 2011 33,455 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 24,887 miles

Parking brake efficiency near minimum

Rear tyres wearing low

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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HJ57 RZB is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 HJ57 RZB, 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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HJ57 RZB is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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