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NC07 YLG

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,972 mi
Last recorded116,972 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC07 YLG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 116,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play also dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light crack / broken (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle and components are corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2022 116,969 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 107,035 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 106,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 98,955 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Oct 2020 98,734 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2019 82,528 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Apr 2019 82,528 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 69,823 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 69,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 66,318 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure centre

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly split (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 66,315 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Central exhaust heat shield insecure centre

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly split (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 63,542 miles

slight binding in both rear brakes but not effecting overall brake performance

Pass 20 Apr 2015 61,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs lipped

Rear brake discs lipped

unable to visually inspect the front and rear inner brake pads

Pass 30 Apr 2014 49,732 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 43,894 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 38,077 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Jul 2011 30,849 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2010 22,254 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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NC07 YLG is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc 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 NC07 YLG, 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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NC07 YLG is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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