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SD57 VJN

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,480 mi
Last recorded93,480 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 93,480 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 90,951 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2022 88,373 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 88,311 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 85,721 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 85,516 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 81,901 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 79,123 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 79,093 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 79,002 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 76,425 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 60,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level on mninimum

Pass 4 Oct 2013 55,598 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 55,452 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 45,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 37,059 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 37,051 miles

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

Wear on inside edge of nsf tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2010 27,233 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 VJN 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 66.7%.

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 SD57 VJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD57 VJN registered?

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

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The MOT history for SD57 VJN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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