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LG57 VJF

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,629 mi
Last recorded137,629 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 VJF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 137,629 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 137,538 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 133,823 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 130,851 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 130,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 123,609 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Pass 10 Nov 2015 117,660 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has play

Pass 12 Nov 2014 108,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

MIL Light is on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 87,792 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 73,201 miles

nearside rear number plate light dim

Fail 8 Nov 2012 73,201 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear number plate light dim

Pass 31 Oct 2011 59,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Nov 2010 47,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LG57 VJF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LG57 VJF, 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 LG57 VJF registered?

LG57 VJF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 November 2007.

Is LG57 VJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG57 VJF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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