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NL57 HZN

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,390 mi
Last recorded132,390 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL57 HZN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 132,390 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 6 Feb 2020 132,349 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake valve insecure Brake hose insecure (1.1.7 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake valve insecure Brake hose insecure and rubbing on driveshaft (1.1.7 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Top suspension mounting. One of three stud and nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Wiring under vehicle (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Wiring twisted around flexible hose (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 110,743 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 97,149 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 80,800 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 65,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2014 65,403 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 56,051 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 56,051 miles

Offside Inner Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 47,833 miles

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Fail 2 Jun 2012 47,832 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 19 Aug 2011 42,341 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 34,568 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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NL57 HZN is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NL57 HZN, 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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NL57 HZN is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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