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SL07 YMX

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,297 mi
Last recorded98,297 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 98,297 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 97,123 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 86,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 86,384 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 83,588 miles

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 13 Jul 2018 83,588 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 30 Sep 2016 82,574 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front rack arm has some movement

Fail 30 Sep 2016 82,573 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

225/50/17

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front rack arm has some movement

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

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 16 Sep 2015 66,001 miles

exhaust flexi in poor condition

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 9 Oct 2014 61,725 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 61,725 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 8 Oct 2013 53,852 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 40,766 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 40,762 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 39,592 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 39,577 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 26,825 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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SL07 YMX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YMX, 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 YMX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 March 2007.

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