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TF07 TRB

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

127,525 mi
Last recorded127,525 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTF07 TRB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 127,525 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel requires adjusted

Pass 26 Oct 2021 114,069 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 114,069 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 109,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in a coating (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 101,522 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 101,492 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 Aug 2019 100,993 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BOTH (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Aug 2018 86,550 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 86,440 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 86,312 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi and at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 72,781 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2017 72,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2016 60,202 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 60,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 54,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 54,575 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 47,843 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 40,542 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 32,153 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,153 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 24,519 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 18,239 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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TF07 TRB is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 TF07 TRB, 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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TF07 TRB is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 July 2007.

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