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WN07 YMX

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1859cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,811 mi
Last recorded101,811 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN07 YMX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,859cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 101,811 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 101,550 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 96,058 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 96,058 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 87,479 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 76,439 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside outer wing / step sill damaged / distorted

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 76,439 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside outer wing / step sill damaged / distorted

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 61,216 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 61,216 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 45,892 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 45,772 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre inner edge wear

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

Slight bind offside front brake

Pass 22 Jun 2010 29,941 miles

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

front disc brakes are slightly worn

Pass 8 Apr 2010 27,165 miles

off side front steering rack drum stick has slight play

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 YMX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,859cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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