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PY07 AAO

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,082 mi
Last recorded125,082 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY07 AAO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 125,082 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 118,448 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 118,448 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 115,119 miles

general corrosion on chassis

Pass 21 Apr 2016 108,460 miles

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

under trays / engine covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Fail 14 Apr 2016 108,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

under trays / engine covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 9 Apr 2015 100,611 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 89,791 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 89,784 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 89,655 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 83,079 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 69,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 69,573 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 56,984 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 43,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 43,368 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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PY07 AAO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc 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 PY07 AAO, 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 AAO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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