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MV07 YBM

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,487 mi
Last recorded100,487 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV07 YBM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 100,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

prop shaft bearings/bushes worn

Pass 12 Dec 2018 95,491 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 95,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2017 93,778 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 93,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high self leveling not working (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high also sel fleveling not working (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested cleanig device not working (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 92,197 miles

Em light on

hand brake only just met standard

Fail 19 Apr 2016 92,197 miles

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

Em light on

Pass 1 Apr 2015 89,025 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near and offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2014 83,415 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 83,414 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 75,594 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing slight wear

Slight crack in windscreen

Pass 4 Apr 2012 70,520 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 70,382 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 70,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 63,816 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 57,401 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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MV07 YBM is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 MV07 YBM, 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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MV07 YBM is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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