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OV57 OEB

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,124 mi
Last recorded83,124 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 OEB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 83,124 miles

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 83,124 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 72,701 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 69,868 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 65,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 11 Nov 2014 61,385 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 55,137 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 50,764 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 50,585 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 45,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 45,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 40,562 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 40,551 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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OV57 OEB is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OV57 OEB, 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 OEB registered?

OV57 OEB is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 November 2007.

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