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OY56 FMF

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,697 mi
Last recorded142,697 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 FMF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 142,697 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 140,761 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 138,669 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 135,113 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2020 129,645 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Track control drumstick is worn and has some movement in joint. ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Track control drumstick is worn and has some movement in joint. ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on very outer edge of tread area. Chunk missing from tyre side wall cords are not visible. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 122,428 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering rack track control drumstick has wear / movement. ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering rack track control drumstick has wear / movement. ()

Pass 24 Jan 2018 116,793 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering rack track control arm drum stick. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering rack track control arm drumstick. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm across tested area. Worn bald on inner and outer edges of tread area. (4.1.E.1)

Traction control warning lamp is on. ARS/VDC.

Fail 24 Jan 2018 116,793 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering rack track control arm drum stick. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering rack track control arm drumstick. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm across tested area. Worn bald on inner and outer edges of tread area. (4.1.E.1)

Traction control warning lamp is on. ARS/VDC.

Pass 9 Jan 2017 108,178 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

check engine light illuminated

Fail 9 Jan 2017 108,178 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

check engine light illuminated

Pass 26 Dec 2015 100,511 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

all brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 22 Dec 2014 97,202 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 85,695 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 83,661 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 83,661 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 77,081 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 77,081 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 65,774 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 65,774 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 54,775 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 42,039 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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OY56 FMF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OY56 FMF, 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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OY56 FMF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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