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SD57 VGP

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,480 mi
Last recorded112,480 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD57 VGP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 112,480 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 112,479 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function lower spring mounting corroded/missing , coil spring sitting on lower suspension arm (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 88,465 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 88,465 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2018 84,334 miles

all rear suspension subframe points has corrosion

both front tyres have taper wear on inner edges

exhaust down pipe corroded at flexi

Fail 23 Jan 2018 84,334 miles

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

all rear suspension subframe points has corrosion

both front tyres have taper wear on inner edges

Pass 19 Jan 2017 78,894 miles

front wind screen has a stone chip

Fail 18 Jan 2017 78,894 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint ball joint and dust cover also damaged (2.5.B.1a)

front wind screen has a stone chip

Pass 21 Jan 2016 72,989 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 72,958 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 67,777 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 67,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 58,805 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 58,803 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2012 52,036 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 41,509 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 32,842 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SD57 VGP is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SD57 VGP, 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 SD57 VGP registered?

SD57 VGP is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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