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MV07 YBN

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,947 mi
Last recorded179,947 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV07 YBN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 179,947 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 157,902 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 150,898 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 150,757 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both sides steering rack slight play

Pass 21 Jun 2017 135,376 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 135,376 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 125,177 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 125,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 120,720 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 120,718 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2014 113,393 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 103,354 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 86,728 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 86,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 67,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 YBN is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YBN, 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 YBN is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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