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ML07 OLP

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,893 mi
Last recorded113,893 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML07 OLP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 113,893 miles

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 113,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 81,733 miles

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2018 81,733 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 9 Aug 2017 54,365 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 52,189 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 51,918 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 49,554 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 46,454 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 42,756 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 38,967 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 38,967 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 35,071 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 30,889 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Offside front tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 8 Apr 2010 22,943 miles

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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ML07 OLP is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ML07 OLP, 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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ML07 OLP is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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