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MA57 OTG

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,367 mi
Last recorded135,367 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA57 OTG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 135,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust clamps Corroded both sides

rear exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to become disattached

Pass 4 Feb 2019 130,408 miles

Various corrosion to suspension components

Pass 27 Feb 2018 127,944 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 126,365 miles

Nearside Front headlamp fixings broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

power steering pipe slight seepage

various under body corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2014 121,243 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)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 112,408 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 112,408 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 101,819 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Oct 2012 101,816 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2011 95,899 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 95,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 78,433 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 78,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MA57 OTG is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MA57 OTG, 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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MA57 OTG is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 10 December 2007.

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