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PY56 HFR

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 1859cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,218 mi
Last recorded108,218 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 HFR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,859cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 108,218 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 88,946 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front and rear suspension cradle corroded

possible fluid leak from steering rack

slight noise from power steering

slight play o/s / n/s inner sections of steering rack

Fail 20 May 2015 88,946 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front and rear suspension cradle corroded

possible fluid leak from steering rack

slight play o/s / n/s inner sections of steering rack

Pass 13 Mar 2014 71,293 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front tyres worn close to legal tread limits

Pass 19 Feb 2014 71,099 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 63,250 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 52,757 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2012 52,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 42,215 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 29,189 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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PY56 HFR is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,859cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PY56 HFR, 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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PY56 HFR is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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