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YD57 XRL

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,068 mi
Last recorded146,068 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD57 XRL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 146,068 miles

A little corrosion starting in sills rear ends

Pass 3 Aug 2018 137,888 miles

A little corrosion starting in sills rear ends

Message flashed up once on the dash saying "Exhaust filter clogged"

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight fluctuation offside front brake

Small oil leak

Some vacuum pipes under on engine seem to have been replaced/reconfigured

Fail 1 Aug 2018 137,882 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

A little corrosion starting in sills rear ends

Message flashed up once on the dash saying "Exhaust filter clogged"

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight fluctuation offside front brake

Small oil leak

Some vacuum pipes under on engine seem to have been replaced/reconfigured

Pass 6 Mar 2017 130,737 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 129,161 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 129,161 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 119,433 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

passenger front lower arm rear bush starting to split

Fail 16 Jan 2015 119,433 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 Front 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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heat shield loose

passenger front lower arm rear bush starting to split

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 20 Dec 2013 112,356 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 105,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Dec 2012 105,665 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 98,128 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 75,009 miles

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

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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YD57 XRL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YD57 XRL, 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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YD57 XRL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 September 2007.

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