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MF57 GFU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,654 mi
Last recorded109,654 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF57 GFU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2018 109,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Both front inner brake pads look low but unable to fully check, suggest further investigation

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 55,263 miles

nearside rear brake has slight bind

underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2017 55,263 miles

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

nearside rear brake has slight bind

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2016 52,794 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 52,745 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,109 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 46,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,038 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both fron tyres bold on inner edge

engine management light on

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2012 42,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

condensation in n/s/r light

Fail 1 Mar 2012 42,014 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

condensation in n/s/r light

Pass 31 Dec 2010 30,741 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 30,730 miles

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

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

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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MF57 GFU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MF57 GFU, 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 MF57 GFU registered?

MF57 GFU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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