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YA07 SHZ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,879 mi
Last recorded77,879 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA07 SHZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 77,879 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 71,009 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 64,391 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 64,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2015 64,092 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 59,439 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 52,892 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 52,889 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 40,657 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,363 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 26,492 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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YA07 SHZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YA07 SHZ, 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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What year was YA07 SHZ registered?

YA07 SHZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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