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YA07 SJV

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,494 mi
Last recorded68,494 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 68,494 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 62,969 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 62,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front front plastic under trays should be removed for a more thorough check of subframe and mount areas

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 57,767 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front cross member above under tray and should be checked (2.4.G.1)

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2017 57,759 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear cross member (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front cross member above under tray and should be checked (2.4.G.1)

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2016 52,767 miles

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

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

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

slight bind nearside rear wheel

Pass 30 Jun 2015 47,686 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 43,202 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 37,585 miles

SLIGHT WEAR ON NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER EDGE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2012 33,232 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 27,731 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 23,517 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2010 23,201 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YA07 SJV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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