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OV57 JDU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

185,285 mi
Last recorded185,285 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 JDU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 185,285 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 185,281 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 101,162 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 both front both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undertray fitted.

Pass 18 Oct 2018 98,221 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight underbody corroded.

under-trays fitted.

Pass 12 Oct 2017 94,740 miles

Exhaust System is Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre Is Perish

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Disc Are Slightly Corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 13 Oct 2016 90,100 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 85,506 miles

Engine covers / undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has minor cuts to sidewall

Pass 27 Sep 2014 79,746 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 79,746 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 75,125 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2012 71,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn to 2mm on inside edge 225/50/zr17

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Oct 2012 71,284 miles

offside front tyre worn to 2mm on inside edge 225/50/zr17

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Nov 2011 65,389 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 58,254 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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OV57 JDU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OV57 JDU, 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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OV57 JDU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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