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MV07 YBU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,227 mi
Last recorded110,227 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV07 YBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 110,227 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 102,758 miles

SLIGHT LIFT NEAR AND OFF SIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS.

Fail 18 Mar 2015 102,670 miles

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

SLIGHT LIFT NEAR AND OFF SIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS.

Pass 29 Mar 2014 90,881 miles

NEAR AND OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT OF WEAR.

Fail 28 Mar 2014 90,873 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

NEAR AND OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT OF WEAR.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 90,873 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 90,841 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 80,253 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 80,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 66,063 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 65,904 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play between ball-pin and valve and separation is likely (2.3.5)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 48,429 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 35,448 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Advise engine management light on

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 35,448 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Advise engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 YBU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YBU, 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 YBU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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