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OY07 FMJ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

213,049 mi
Last recorded213,049 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY07 FMJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 213,049 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 213,049 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Exhaust box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 207,820 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 207,816 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 202,953 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabiliser bushes perishing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

slight intermittent engine noises

some underbody and component surface rust

suspension bushes perishing slightly all round

Pass 29 Nov 2019 191,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 166,191 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole spilt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

emissions too clean for test

rear suspension corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2017 139,415 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Nov 2016 109,697 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2016 109,697 miles

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 81,920 miles

both rear indicators fading

o/s/f indicator starting to fade

Pass 1 Dec 2014 66,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

glow plug warning light on, at cold start up

surface rust on suspension and subframes

Fail 8 Nov 2014 66,419 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

surface rust starting to form on suspension and subframe

Pass 30 Nov 2013 57,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front pads starting to wear low (6-8K)

glow plug warning light on at start up

knock and play in steering rack

wipers starting to smear on screen

Pass 17 Nov 2012 48,081 miles

slight handbrake travel

slight knock and play in steering

Pass 19 Nov 2011 38,171 miles

both front tyres starting to wear low and worn on inner edges

slight knock and play in steering

Pass 29 Nov 2010 27,612 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 25,439 miles

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)

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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OY07 FMJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY07 FMJ, 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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OY07 FMJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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