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V20 PHY

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,127 mi
Last recorded91,127 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV20 PHY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 91,127 miles

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

front exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2019 91,126 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2018 87,940 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both badly worn inside edge 235/40x19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 87,931 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both badly worn inside edge 235/40x19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 82,733 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 82,661 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 78,029 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 78,005 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 73,746 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 69,298 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 65,037 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 63,331 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2013 63,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2011 58,825 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 58,820 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 54,625 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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V20 PHY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 3,195cc 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 V20 PHY, 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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V20 PHY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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