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YF57 VPM

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,191 mi
Last recorded196,191 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 VPM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 196,191 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 196,160 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 181,532 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 170,364 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 170,364 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 154,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 150,589 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 138,614 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 138,614 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 138,405 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 117,652 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 96,864 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 76,052 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 54,699 miles

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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YF57 VPM is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YF57 VPM, 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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YF57 VPM is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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