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PY07 AAJ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Maroon Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,950 mi
Last recorded73,950 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY07 AAJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2017 73,950 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45x18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Registration plate cracked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 70,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 70,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 65,565 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2015 65,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 61,549 miles

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

rear wiper blade damaged

Fail 27 May 2014 61,549 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

rear wiper blade damaged

Pass 3 May 2013 57,442 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 54,427 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 2 May 2011 51,000 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 43,678 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 43,676 miles

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

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

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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PY07 AAJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Maroon with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PY07 AAJ, 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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PY07 AAJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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