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T1 VXV

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,867 mi
Last recorded66,867 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 VXV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 66,867 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 59,000 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 48,631 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 43,053 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 43,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Pass 31 May 2019 28,124 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 27,362 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 26,661 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 25,930 miles

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

TRACKING REQUIRED

Pass 22 Jun 2015 24,436 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 22,967 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 22,966 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 20,951 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 20,186 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 20,181 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 17,601 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

tracking out

Pass 14 Jul 2010 15,031 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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T1 VXV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 T1 VXV, 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 T1 VXV registered?

T1 VXV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 December 2007.

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