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MT07 DOA

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,131 mi
Last recorded103,131 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT07 DOA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2021 103,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2018 98,567 miles

Nearside Front side mirror slightly damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 90,429 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 81,573 miles

Front both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Apr 2015 74,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 74,849 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 62,178 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges may need tracking adjustment

Pass 13 Mar 2014 62,178 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges may need tracking adjustment

Pass 13 Mar 2013 42,066 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 33,438 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,761 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 29,602 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 22,640 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)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 22,546 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

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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MT07 DOA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MT07 DOA, 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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MT07 DOA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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