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J15 TNL

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,180 mi
Last recorded117,180 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 TNL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 117,180 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear Inner Sills/Covered With Underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 117,115 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 116,008 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills

Pass 21 Jan 2023 111,974 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 111,838 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

advanced corrosion to front subframe

corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills and inner backing sills and mounting lips

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches areas

creaking noise from nearside front suspension

Pass 20 Dec 2021 110,378 miles

lift in offside front upper ball joint

slight binding to nearside rear brake

Pass 15 Dec 2020 108,446 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit perished cracking edge of tread

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn in middle close to legal limit and perished edge of tread

exhaust downpipe fexi joint blowing

lift in offside front upper ball joint

slight binding to nearside rear brake and rust staining to brake

slight dampness to nearside rear shock absorber

Fail 8 Dec 2020 108,446 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill ,behind cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock bottom spring mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill ,behind cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit perished cracking edge of tread

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn in middle close to legal limit and perished edge of tread

exhaust downpipe fexi joint blowing

lift in offside front upper ball joint

slight binding to nearside rear brake and rust staining to brake

slight dampness to nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 8 Nov 2019 105,174 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

exhaust flexi joint blowing

intermittent misfire from engine when pulling away

lift in offside front upper ball joint

Fail 6 Nov 2019 105,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

exhaust flexi joint blowing

intermittent misfire from engine when pulling away

lift in offside front upper ball joint

Pass 2 Nov 2018 101,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust down pipe flexi joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

deep corrosion to front subframe all over

deep corrosion to rear subframe and rear suspension arms

exhaust heat shield on fuel tank insecure

nearside front wishbone upper bushes worn

Fail 2 Nov 2018 101,250 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust down pipe flexi joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge close to inner cords not exposed at time of test

deep corrosion to front subframe all over

deep corrosion to rear subframe and rear suspension arms

exhaust heat shield on fuel tank insecure

nearside front wishbone upper bushes worn

Pass 5 Oct 2017 94,720 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 86,282 miles

slight play in offside rear drop link

Pass 19 Sep 2015 71,008 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 12 Sep 2014 54,678 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 54,638 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 50,099 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 50,050 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 46,471 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)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 41,415 miles

slight bind at n/s and o/s rear brakes

Pass 23 Jul 2010 36,010 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 36,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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J15 TNL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J15 TNL, 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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J15 TNL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 10 August 2007.

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