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OE07 TYZ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,055 mi
Last recorded132,055 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE07 TYZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 132,055 miles

BONNET RELEASE HANDLE BROKEN

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 132,052 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. MISSING (8.2.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BONNET RELEASE HANDLE BROKEN

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 122,718 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 112,150 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 112,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 101,864 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 91,901 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 90,597 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 90,596 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 90,372 miles

EXHAUST STARTING TO RUST

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Oil leak

SLIGHT NOISE FROM NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 78,224 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on the inside edge to 0mm

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

offside front tyre worn on the inside edge to 0mm

Fail 31 Oct 2013 78,223 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on the inside edge to 0mm

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

offside front tyre worn on the inside edge to 0mm

Pass 21 Jul 2012 147,790 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2011 119,948 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2011 119,948 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 85,185 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing low on inner tread

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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OE07 TYZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 OE07 TYZ, 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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OE07 TYZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 11 July 2007.

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