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SG57 PUY

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

117,525 mi
Last recorded117,525 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG57 PUY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 117,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 109,805 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 109,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 102,427 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair HAND BRAKE (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 102,427 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 95,849 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 95,836 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 89,118 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 89,104 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 83,131 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 76,319 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 76,319 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 68,333 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 60,167 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 60,167 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 52,160 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 52,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 42,617 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 42,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 39,374 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 35,287 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 35,285 miles

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

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

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)

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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SG57 PUY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SG57 PUY, 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 SG57 PUY registered?

SG57 PUY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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