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WN07 YLD

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,666 mi
Last recorded91,666 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN07 YLD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2023 91,666 miles

under body & suspension corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2018 91,573 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 87,668 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 May 2017 87,666 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2016 65,080 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 65,080 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 62,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear brake disc rusty

Fail 14 Feb 2015 62,152 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 60,146 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2013 54,565 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 49,801 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,814 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 41,979 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 41,701 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 41,701 miles

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

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

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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WN07 YLD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WN07 YLD, 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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WN07 YLD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 April 2007.

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