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SD57 XAW

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,630 mi
Last recorded114,630 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD57 XAW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 114,630 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated slight tear. (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure repaired at station.

Fail 10 Dec 2016 114,630 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated slight tear. (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure repaired at station.

Pass 11 Dec 2015 98,486 miles

advise o/s/f and o/s/r roadwheels slight bind when jacked up not showing in R.B.T

Pass 21 Nov 2014 93,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 88,480 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 86,071 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 70,160 miles

Electronic suspension adjustment device broken on n/s/f

Both front tyres wearing low on tread and are bald on inner edges almost worn to inner plys and cords

Fail 28 Nov 2011 70,160 miles

Electronic suspension adjustment device broken on n/s/f

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

Both front tyres wearing low on tread and are bald on inner edges almost worn to inner plys and cords

Pass 18 Nov 2010 49,123 miles

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

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 XAW is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 XAW, 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 XAW registered?

SD57 XAW is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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