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SL07 YNF

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 1859cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,300 mi
Last recorded118,300 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL07 YNF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,859cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 118,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 109,850 miles

exhaust blow front flexi

Fail 22 Oct 2018 109,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust blow front flexi

Pass 26 Oct 2017 100,328 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 100,328 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 90,406 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 90,406 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 81,574 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 81,574 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 Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 70,763 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 60,684 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 60,684 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 51,026 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 51,026 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,678 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 40,193 miles

steering track arms have play at inner joints both sides

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 YNF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,859cc petrol 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 SL07 YNF, 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 YNF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 March 2007.

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