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OV07 VNW

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,746 mi
Last recorded60,746 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV07 VNW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 60,746 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 60,746 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 55,340 miles

engine management light illuminated

washers have poor effort

Pass 10 May 2016 51,131 miles

Engine management lamp on

Front & rear subframes are corroded (rear more-so)

Front tyres are unevenly worn

Oil leak seen from below (source unknown)

Unable to open boot

Fail 7 May 2016 51,109 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (both) (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not seen in operation (8.2.3)

Engine management lamp on

Front & rear subframes are corroded (rear more-so)

Front tyres are unevenly worn

Oil leak seen from below (source unknown)

Unable to open boot

Pass 9 May 2015 46,443 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2014 41,911 miles
Fail 11 May 2014 41,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2013 37,446 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Engine management light on

Fail 11 May 2013 37,446 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Engine management light on

Pass 10 May 2012 33,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Fail 11 May 2011 25,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 May 2011 25,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2010 17,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 6 May 2010 17,812 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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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OV07 VNW is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OV07 VNW, 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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OV07 VNW is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 10 May 2007.

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