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SL07 YLS

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL07 YLS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 May 2018

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust flexi burst (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 91,817 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 85,125 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 70,062 miles

both front tyre treads getting low

engine management light on

slight lift in n/s and o/s front ball joints

Fail 24 Mar 2015 70,062 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both front tyre treads getting low

engine management light on

Pass 12 Mar 2014 58,643 miles

slight lift in n/s and o/s front lower suspension ball joints

Fail 12 Mar 2014 58,643 miles

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

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

engine management light on

o/s rear brake sticking slightly

slight lift in n/s and o/s front lower suspension ball joints

Pass 2 Jun 2012 38,127 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 38,127 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake pads getting low

OSF ABS wiring insecured

Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,618 miles

Slight play in Offside front tie rod

Pass 24 Mar 2010 17,801 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 23 Mar 2010 17,801 miles

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)

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres getting low

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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SL07 YLS is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc petrol 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 SL07 YLS, 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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SL07 YLS is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 March 2007.

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