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ML07 OLW

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,343 mi
Last recorded140,343 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML07 OLW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 140,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 137,102 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 137,102 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 117,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 117,749 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 105,191 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 105,173 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rack end joint on rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 93,347 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 84,750 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 84,740 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 80,297 miles

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

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

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

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

f/r discs worn

Pass 27 Mar 2014 68,806 miles

discs worn

exhaust rusty

slight bplay o/s rack

Pass 12 Apr 2013 59,114 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)

discs worn

Pass 22 Mar 2012 47,460 miles

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

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

sill covers

Fail 24 Mar 2011 37,359 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 37,359 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 30,995 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 OLW is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ML07 OLW, 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 OLW is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 April 2007.

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