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YC57 HXO

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,444 mi
Last recorded92,444 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 HXO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 92,444 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components

undertrays and some covers fitted impeding parts of the inspection and black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components

Fail 17 Dec 2018 92,444 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced see yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced see yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced see yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength see yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front cross member corroded

undertrays and some covers fitted impeding parts of the inspection and black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 11 Jan 2018 83,805 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 83,805 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 79,287 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 71,977 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 71,977 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 67,182 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 55,883 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 55,883 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 43,666 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 32,954 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 32,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2010 25,118 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)

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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YC57 HXO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YC57 HXO, 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 YC57 HXO registered?

YC57 HXO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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The MOT history for YC57 HXO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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