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OY56 FPD

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,231 mi
Last recorded102,231 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 FPD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 102,231 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2020 102,230 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 96,364 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 96,364 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 89,040 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 76,816 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 73,526 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Fail 2 Jun 2016 73,526 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 1 Jun 2015 62,433 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 54,506 miles

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 28 Jun 2014 54,506 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 8 Feb 2013 39,609 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wear

Fail 3 Feb 2012 31,921 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 31,921 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 277,936 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 27,936 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 25,399 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 25,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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OY56 FPD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FPD, 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 FPD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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