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YJ57 NLL

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,455 mi
Last recorded135,455 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ57 NLL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 135,455 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 135,455 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2022 133,988 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Underbody heavily undersealed all around.

Pass 25 May 2021 131,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 130,656 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

underside suspension components corroded

water stains underside of car indicating a possible leak

Fail 23 Jul 2020 130,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

underside suspension components corroded

water stains underside of car indicating a possible leak

Pass 24 Jul 2019 128,610 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 127,000 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 123,295 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 114,222 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 114,186 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring broken offside & nearside rear (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 110,107 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 101,848 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2013 89,241 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 72,248 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 54,499 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 46,626 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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YJ57 NLL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YJ57 NLL, 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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YJ57 NLL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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