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JIG 1594

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,911 mi
Last recorded140,911 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 1594
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 140,911 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 140,911 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 120,304 miles

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

lower engine mount has play

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 7 Jul 2015 120,304 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

a/f level low

lower engine mount has play

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 11 Jul 2014 96,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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)

vehicle has been lowered

Pass 9 Jul 2013 901,805 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

very slight play to n/s/r anti roll bar drop link

Fail 4 Jul 2013 91,804 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

An item not tested (Manual)

nail in o/s/r tyre

very slight play to n/s/r anti roll bar drop link

Pass 29 Jun 2012 62,628 miles

front brake pads appear low

Fail 29 Jun 2012 62,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads appear low

Pass 20 May 2011 38,323 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2010 26,530 miles

All 4 tyres worn close to limit, nail in OSR, Both fronts worn on inside edge

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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JIG 1594 is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JIG 1594, 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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JIG 1594 is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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