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BL07 LYS

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,129 mi
Last recorded124,129 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 LYS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2017 124,129 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

engine under tray fitted at time of test

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Nov 2016 124,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2015 110,347 miles

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

window screen damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2014 101,265 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 101,265 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 91,745 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 85,155 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 85,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 78,122 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 60,328 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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BL07 LYS is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BL07 LYS, 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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BL07 LYS is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 August 2007.

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