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OY57 AVN

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,715 mi
Last recorded156,715 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 AVN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 156,715 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 156,712 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 135,660 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 132,775 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 127,000 miles

DPF pressure sensor pipe split

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

front subframe heavily corroded unable to fully inspect due to under body panel fitted

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber top mounts heavily corroded

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2016 126,961 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

DPF pressure sensor pipe split

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front subframe heavily corroded unable to fully inspect due to under body panel fitted

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber top mounts heavily corroded

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 118,311 miles

offside outer driveshaft boot leaking grease

offside rear brake pads appear to be worn low,further investigation recommended

Fail 9 Jul 2015 118,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside outer driveshaft boot leaking grease

offside park brake effort low in comparison to nearside

offside rear brake pads appear to be worn low,further investigation recommended

park brake lever has minimal reserve travel

Pass 9 Jul 2014 106,463 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 106,463 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 95,966 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/side front,n/side front andn/side rear tyres worn on inner tread O/side rear tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 8 Jul 2013 95,966 miles

o/side front,n/side front andn/side rear tyres worn on inner tread O/side rear tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 18 Jul 2012 82,660 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 82,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2011 68,122 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 60,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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OY57 AVN is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OY57 AVN, 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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OY57 AVN is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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