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S99 SHR

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

138,527 mi
Last recorded138,527 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 SHR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 138,527 miles

1 x offside rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe corroded.will require attention (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear sub frame corroded.will require attention (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2025 137,482 miles

1 x offside rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

rear anti roll bar subframe corroded. 2 x outer subframes corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2025 137,482 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

1 x offside rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear anti roll bar subframe corroded. 2 x outer subframes corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2024 134,885 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 134,884 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 132,168 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 130,373 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 130,371 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2021 126,213 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 126,213 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 124,347 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 121,651 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 115,591 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 111,869 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 111,867 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 103,525 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 94,320 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 80,241 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 68,929 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 57,199 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 43,358 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 32,397 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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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S99 SHR is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S99 SHR, 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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S99 SHR is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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