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SL57 PFN

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,637 mi
Last recorded166,637 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 PFN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 166,637 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 166,626 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all brakes in poor condition

battery not fully secured

both rear tyres worn/deteriorated

exhaust deteeriorated

headlamp suspension level sensors in poor condition

headlamp washers in op

n/s wheels slightly buckled

slight corrosion brake pipes

suspension components corroded eg rear shocks, rear upper arms, rear subframe etc

underside/inner wings corroded some areas borderline, holes in sills in non structural areas

Pass 20 Jun 2019 160,715 miles

coolant leak!

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

n/s/r main suspension arm corroded and slight corrosion on other suspension components

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

oil cooler pipes corroded

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

slight bind o/s/f brake

slight buckle both rear wheels

slight war/corrosion on inner side of front brake discs

Fail 4 Jun 2019 160,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front slight bind brake

Offside Rear brake pipe rusty

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes starting to split away

both number plate lights dull

both sub frames rusty ( rear worse )

coolant leak ( suspect water pump )

exhaust flexi deteriorated

front brake discs worn and corroded inner surface

most suspension arms and bushes deteriorated

oil cooler pipes corroded

slight buckle both front wheels

Pass 23 Mar 2018 152,851 miles

exhaust deteriorated

slight corrosion on suspension components

slight corrosion on under side

Pass 13 Mar 2017 142,929 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

rear coil springs slightly corroded

rear suspension arms and sub frame corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2017 142,928 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both caliper brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holes in several areas (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective rear sensor insecure and pivot arm siezed (1.7.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) due to shock breaking (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened other 3 (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all, fronts borderline (3.5.1i)

coil springs corroded

lower front ball joints worn

rear suspension arms and subframe corroded , o/s/r arm borderline

Fail 8 Feb 2017 142,870 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 135,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 135,841 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front subframe becoming corroded

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 3 Feb 2016 135,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 124,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 111,265 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 92,843 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 72,835 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 50,943 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 PFN is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SL57 PFN, 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 PFN is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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