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OY56 FMK

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,267 mi
Last recorded153,267 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 FMK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 153,267 miles

rust on front subframe and rear suspension arms

Fail 6 Oct 2015 153,264 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland nearside front top bush split (2.5.B.1b)

Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland offside front top bush split/torn (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rust on front subframe and rear suspension arms

Pass 27 Aug 2014 132,901 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 113,137 miles

beam converters fitted

both rear tyres 3mm

heavy wear to all discs

moderate wear to both front upper ball joints

Pass 24 Sep 2012 90,575 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 90,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 89,372 miles

Front sub-frame corroded slightly.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 89,372 miles

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

Front sub-frame corroded slightly.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 82,723 miles

VERY STRONG ADVISE: Offside rear inner brake pad appears very low.

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

rear brake dics worn very slightly.

very slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 82,723 miles

VERY STRONG ADVISE: Offside rear inner brake pad appears very low.

rear brake dics worn very slightly.

very slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 61,647 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 FMK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OY56 FMK, 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 FMK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 February 2007.

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