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SD57 XAG

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,739 mi
Last recorded81,739 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD57 XAG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 81,739 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 167,980 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 126,207 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 68,837 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 65,045 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)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 60,000 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 52,555 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 45,756 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 38,561 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 XAG is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SD57 XAG, 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 XAG registered?

SD57 XAG is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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