MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,333 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
slight play in both front lower wishbone ball joints
Exhaust system corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust system corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front number plate faded
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)
Front number plate faded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust system/hangers corroded.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust system/hangers corroded.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust system and hangers corroded.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust system and hangers corroded.
FRont wipers noisy/deteriorated
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine undertray damaged.
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MJ57 BUF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 MJ57 BUF, 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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MJ57 BUF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 December 2007.
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