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MT07 DVL

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,223 mi
Last recorded160,223 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT07 DVL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 160,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant low

Pass 21 Sep 2018 155,517 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 150,409 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 143,929 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 143,926 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 137,522 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brakes have slight bind

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 127,217 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 100,644 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 71,002 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boneet release lever insucure

corrosion on exhaust

Fail 5 Oct 2012 70,982 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boneet release lever insucure

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 1 Aug 2011 44,819 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 31,930 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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MT07 DVL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MT07 DVL, 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 DVL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 6 August 2007.

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