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OE07 TYP

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,018 mi
Last recorded163,018 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE07 TYP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 163,018 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 162,994 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side very low performance both parking brakes (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres wearing outer edges

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 153,582 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

low performance nearside handbrake - efficiency on limit - recommend further inspection

slight binding in offside rear brake

Pass 20 Sep 2016 144,956 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 144,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 136,659 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2014 127,362 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 117,560 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 114,671 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 110,251 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 107,698 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 107,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 73,393 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TYP 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 76.9%.

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 TYP, 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 TYP registered?

OE07 TYP is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 July 2007.

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