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YJ07 CFC

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests18 (7 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate38.9%

Mileage

167,019 mi
Last recorded167,019 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 CFC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2023 167,019 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 166,945 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 166,597 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 166,391 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 166,072 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 166,004 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 165,999 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 165,924 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 129,421 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 120,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013
Fail 10 Apr 2013 112,773 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 106,179 miles

the vehicle requires tracking,offside and nearside front tyres are worn on inner edge,

Fail 3 Apr 2012 105,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

the vehicle requires tracking,offside and nearside front tyres are worn on inner edge,

Pass 7 Apr 2011 98,529 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 98,529 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2010 90,492 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 90,492 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YJ07 CFC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 38.9%.

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 YJ07 CFC, 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 YJ07 CFC registered?

YJ07 CFC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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The MOT history for YJ07 CFC shows 18 tests with a 38.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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