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YA07 VGV

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,186 mi
Last recorded98,186 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA07 VGV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 98,186 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 96,771 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 95,177 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 93,487 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 84,032 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 72,886 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 67,657 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 67,657 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 62,421 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 50,769 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant level low

Pass 18 Jul 2013 39,812 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 29,233 miles

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

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

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 7 Jul 2011 16,690 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 14,012 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 14,008 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 VGV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VGV, 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 VGV registered?

YA07 VGV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 July 2007.

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The MOT history for YA07 VGV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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