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MT57 FWM

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,430 mi
Last recorded106,430 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 FWM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 106,430 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear brake calipers levers req readjustment

Fail 31 Aug 2021 106,395 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 103,498 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 103,494 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 101,687 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 97,006 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 90,846 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 84,717 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 77,914 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 69,243 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 58,277 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 45,920 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 38,475 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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MT57 FWM is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MT57 FWM, 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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What year was MT57 FWM registered?

MT57 FWM is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 10 December 2007.

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