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WN07 YLK

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,290 mi
Last recorded108,290 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN07 YLK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2022 108,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 106,556 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 106,556 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 103,771 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 103,678 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 100,339 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 100,339 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 94,283 miles

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately corroded (2.4.A.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 92,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately corroded (2.4.A.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 84,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

heavy surface corrosion front sub frame and various suspension componants

Fail 1 Jul 2016 84,170 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Play in n/s ball end joint in steering rack

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Slight binding both rear wheels, Evidence of binding (discolouration of discs)

heavy surface corrosion front sub frame and various suspension componants

Pass 3 Jul 2015 74,427 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 63,275 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 63,275 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 63,275 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 50,652 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 50,652 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2012 40,378 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 40,371 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2011 30,606 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 20,186 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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WN07 YLK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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