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PF56 TUV

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,155 mi
Last recorded88,155 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF56 TUV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 88,155 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Feb 2020 88,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2019 83,788 miles

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 18 Jan 2019 83,786 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2018 77,486 miles

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 15 Feb 2018 77,486 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 71,494 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Jan 2017 71,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw ()

Pass 6 Feb 2016 65,645 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre slight worn inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2016 65,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre slight worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre slight worn inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2015 60,158 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 60,017 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

N/S/R tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 54,435 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 50,062 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2012 40,289 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 32,376 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 29,629 miles

Washers not working due to freezing up

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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PF56 TUV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 3,195cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PF56 TUV, 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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PF56 TUV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 5 January 2007.

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