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EX07 YUJ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,676 mi
Last recorded160,676 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX07 YUJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 160,676 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shocker top mount bolt missing

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 152,798 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 148,886 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 141,164 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 141,164 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 134,735 miles

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

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2017 134,735 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

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

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 126,811 miles

Front subframe surface corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2016 126,773 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front subframe surface corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2015 120,139 miles

ALL TYRES NR LIMIT

Pass 29 Oct 2014 112,611 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 106,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 106,561 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 100,710 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 100,708 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 93,273 miles

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

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 24 Mar 2011 80,817 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 80,806 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2011 80,151 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 80,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 66,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 66,352 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EX07 YUJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EX07 YUJ, 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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EX07 YUJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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