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OE07 TVL

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,443 mi
Last recorded155,443 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE07 TVL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 155,443 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 1 Aug 2025 147,785 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 136,656 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General Underbody Condition

Fail 20 Jul 2024 136,654 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General Underbody Condition

Pass 15 Jul 2023 125,454 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2022 115,418 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine/gearbox noisy

vehicle underbody showing corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2022 115,408 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine/gearbox noisy

vehicle underbody showing corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2021 104,434 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 96,942 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and brake pedal slightly spongy (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside quite corroded but integrity still there (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear tyres cracked in between tread and close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2016 96,773 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear TYRE cracks in tread

Offside Rear TYRE cracks in tread

Fail 8 Jul 2016 96,773 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear TYRE cracks in tread

Offside Rear TYRE cracks in tread

Pass 25 Jun 2015 93,386 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 93,386 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2014 87,536 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 75,194 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 60,727 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 54,154 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 40,981 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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OE07 TVL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OE07 TVL, 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 OE07 TVL registered?

OE07 TVL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 July 2007.

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