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GJ07 JYR

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

198,062 mi
Last recorded198,062 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 JYR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 198,062 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 193,805 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 182,732 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak under engine

Fail 1 Mar 2021 182,731 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Rear clamp (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak under engine

Pass 23 Jan 2020 172,819 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside steering boot deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

water leak on offside of engine

Fail 23 Jan 2020 172,819 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside steering boot deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

water leak on offside of engine

Pass 1 Feb 2019 168,238 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 161,698 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 152,213 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 152,212 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 145,940 miles

Engine cover fitted unable to carry out full inspection of engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

MOT test carried out in wet condition

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under tray fitted to vehicle unable to carry out full inspection of engine bay

Fail 11 Jan 2016 145,940 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine cover fitted unable to carry out full inspection of engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

MOT test carried out in wet condition

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under tray fitted to vehicle unable to carry out full inspection of engine bay

Pass 19 Jan 2015 121,990 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 121,990 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front headlight deteriated but not reducing light output by more than 50%

rear brakes binding suspect handbrake adjusted too much

Pass 20 Jan 2014 99,461 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 79,219 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Jan 2013 79,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Jan 2012 68,126 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 65,981 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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GJ07 JYR is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GJ07 JYR, 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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GJ07 JYR is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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