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BT57 JYB

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,191 mi
Last recorded145,191 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 JYB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 145,191 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and front (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 142,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 134,357 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 134,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 126,341 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 109,625 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 106,239 miles

Auxilory drivebelt slightly deteriorated

Engine light on

Front brake discs worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre valve cracking slightly

Offside front washer jet poor but has a sufficient spray of fluid from the nearside

stonechip in zone a less than 10mm diameter

Fail 21 Aug 2013 106,238 miles

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

Auxilory drivebelt slightly deteriorated

Engine light on

Front brake discs worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre valve cracking slightly

Offside front washer jet poor but has a sufficient spray of fluid from the nearside

stonechip in zone a less than 10mm diameter

Pass 20 Jun 2012 84,535 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 63,691 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 47,087 miles

front brake pads low

stone chip to o/s of windscreen in zone a,smaller than 10mm

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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BT57 JYB is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BT57 JYB, 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 BT57 JYB registered?

BT57 JYB is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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