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SL57 PDU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

192,449 mi
Last recorded192,449 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 PDU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 192,449 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 May 2022 192,442 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres inner edge severely worn, advise wheel alignment 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2021 109,878 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 106,006 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 106,006 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 97,600 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 86,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 86,104 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 83,005 miles

rear indicators pale

Pass 20 Sep 2016 79,974 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 79,963 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 76,371 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 76,322 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

nearside front inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2014 71,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 63,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 54,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 43,092 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 31,970 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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SL57 PDU 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 72.2%.

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 SL57 PDU, 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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SL57 PDU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 15 November 2007.

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