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OE07 TWJ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,567 mi
Last recorded132,567 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE07 TWJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2021 132,567 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge beyond service requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect beyond service requirements (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Offside Rear secondary position lamp not working

Pass 11 Mar 2020 128,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect beyond service requirements (5.3.2 (b))

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

parking brake performance only just met requirements may need adjustment or repair

Pass 11 Feb 2019 126,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect beyond service requirements (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake only just met requirements may need adjustment or repair beyond service requirements

Pass 30 Mar 2016 117,699 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 111,845 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 106,780 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 102,504 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 97,799 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2012 97,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 92,263 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 86,448 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 TWJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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