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SB07 UAX

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

208,778 mi
Last recorded208,778 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB07 UAX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 208,778 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 208,770 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 205,251 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 205,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2018 197,728 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 197,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 184,470 miles

small chip on windscreen

Fail 28 Jul 2017 184,467 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

small chip on windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2016 163,457 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 163,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 145,329 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 128,104 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 102,635 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 78,418 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 52,003 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 30,371 miles

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

n/s/r noplate slightly slack still working

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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SB07 UAX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SB07 UAX, 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 SB07 UAX registered?

SB07 UAX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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