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YA07 SJY

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,785 mi
Last recorded80,785 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA07 SJY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 80,785 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 80,728 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 73,283 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in track rod inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 73,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Play in track rod inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in track rod inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 64,506 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 59,089 miles

both n/s/f and o/s/f inner steering rack arms have play

Pass 29 Jul 2014 51,823 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 43,547 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 35,526 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 27,445 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2010 20,062 miles

wear to front brakes , front tyre & n/s/r tyres wearing low/on edges , exhaust system corroded ,engine under tray fitted

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 SJY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver 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 SJY, 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 SJY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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