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SP07 HNY

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,287 mi
Last recorded189,287 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 HNY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 189,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front subframe/rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2014 189,287 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front subframe/rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 97,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres and offside rear tyre wearing inside edges

damage to nearside body pannels but no splits or sharp edges

dashboard bulb warning lamp on but all bulbs working

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Nov 2013 96,885 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres and offside rear tyre wearing inside edges

damage to nearside body pannels but no splits or sharp edges

dashboard bulb warning lamp on but all bulbs working

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2012 82,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

damage to body pannel snearside but no sharp edges or splits

Fail 6 Nov 2012 82,710 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

damage to body pannel snearside but no sharp edges or splits

Pass 10 Nov 2011 70,091 miles

BONNET CABLE DISCONNECTED MAKE SHIFT CABLE FITTED AND WORKING OK.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 2MM TREAD OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES ON 3MM TREAD.

Fail 10 Nov 2011 70,091 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

BONNET CABLE DISCONNECTED MAKE SHIFT CABLE FITTED AND WORKING OK.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 2MM TREAD OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES ON 3MM TREAD.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 41,996 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 41,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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SP07 HNY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SP07 HNY, 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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SP07 HNY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 6 July 2007.

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