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HJ57 RZN

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

140,908 mi
Last recorded140,908 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 RZN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 140,908 miles

Central exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear minor play in drop link

Offside mirror becoming deteriorated

Offside washer jet weak

bonnet pull handle missing

exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2018 140,907 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear minor play in drop link

Offside mirror becoming deteriorated

Offside washer jet weak

bonnet pull handle missing

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2017 137,293 miles

bonnet pull damaged but operation not effected

coolant level low

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit 2mm

Pass 3 Nov 2016 132,426 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 132,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 123,667 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake has a slight bind

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber top mount corroded.

Offside Rear Shock Absorber top mount corroded.

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 123,667 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake has a slight bind

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber top mount corroded.

Offside Rear Shock Absorber top mount corroded.

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 112,675 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 112,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Advise front discs very worn

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 105,248 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 105,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 94,455 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 94,455 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 73,010 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 73,010 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 56,791 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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HJ57 RZN is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HJ57 RZN, 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 RZN is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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