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DL07 DYD

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,791 mi
Last recorded93,791 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL07 DYD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 93,791 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower gearbox rubber (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower rubber engine (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm rear bushes have some wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet pull broken

centre exhaust heat shield adrift

engine oil leak

rear centre exhaust bracket broken system secure

some rusting to suspention cross members and underside rear

Pass 19 Aug 2020 89,570 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s/f inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear plate cracked (0.1 (b))

bonnet pull in car broken and cable frayed

bonnet release external broken

exhaust heat protector adrift in places

oil leak from switch on sump

Pass 29 Aug 2019 84,993 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s/f inner drive boot seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

bonnet pull broken

centre exhaust heat shield adrift

lever for bonnet catch broken

Fail 28 Aug 2019 84,993 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s/f inner drive boot seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

bonnet pull broken

centre exhaust heat shield adrift

lever for bonnet catch broken

Pass 22 Aug 2018 79,133 miles

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

both bonnet pull broken.

both sub frames corroded.

offside rear brake binding.

slight engine oil leak.

Fail 17 Aug 2018 79,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both bonnet pull broken.

both sub frames corroded.

offside rear brake binding.

slight engine oil leak.

Pass 23 Aug 2017 72,098 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 63,305 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 58,057 miles

Front and rear number plates poor condition

Management light is on

Fail 29 Aug 2015 58,052 miles

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

Coolant level low

Front and rear number plates poor condition

Management light is on

Pass 20 Aug 2014 48,694 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 40,549 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 40,549 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 33,487 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 33,486 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 33,013 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

nearside and offside front tyres treads inner edge bald

Fail 12 Jul 2011 26,589 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 26,589 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 19,659 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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DL07 DYD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DL07 DYD, 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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DL07 DYD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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