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SD57 VHL

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

87,240 mi
Last recorded87,240 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2018 87,240 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

both rear and osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2017 81,588 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 81,580 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 79,128 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened just passes (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened just passes (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 79,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened just passes (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened just passes (2.4.G.1)

bonnet catch broken as well as bonnet release lever

hand brake performance just meets basic standard , strongly suggest having the brakes serviced

Pass 30 Sep 2015 73,498 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit suggest having this replaced (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 25 Sep 2015 73,497 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit suggest having this replaced (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 2 Oct 2014 66,887 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

child seat fitted at offside rear

Fail 30 Sep 2014 66,885 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

child seat fitted at offside rear

Pass 1 Oct 2013 60,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both wipers slight tears

o/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2012 51,618 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 51,616 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

signs of rear brake binding

Pass 16 Sep 2011 43,758 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 43,758 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 35,507 miles

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 VHL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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