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OV57 OAP

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,691 mi
Last recorded87,691 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 OAP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 87,691 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 85,685 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 80,779 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 80,779 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 73,730 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 66,344 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 59,306 miles

parking brake levers release button slow to release.

Fail 13 Oct 2014 59,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

parking brake levers release button slow to release.

Fail 25 Oct 2013 50,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 50,565 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 42,056 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 33,064 miles

Low emitter detected.

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 27,953 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 OAP is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black 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 OV57 OAP, 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 OV57 OAP registered?

OV57 OAP is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 October 2007.

Is OV57 OAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV57 OAP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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