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SL57 PGV

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,230 mi
Last recorded78,230 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 PGV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 78,230 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 78,228 miles

Nearside Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 66,827 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 66,825 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 66,538 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 66,538 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 54,937 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 54,937 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 37,237 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 34,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2010 28,722 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 PGV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PGV, 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 SL57 PGV registered?

SL57 PGV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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