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YR07 WYS

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,891 mi
Last recorded157,891 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 WYS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2024 157,891 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre exhaust loose on DPF joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor to sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Engine management lamp on.

Front of offside sill holed by corrosion.

Front subframe heavily corroded. Advise further inspection with covers removed.

Offside front and nearside front tyres worn almost devoid of visible tread on inner edges.

Offside outer handbrake cable in poor condition.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension spring/damper top mounting bush in poor condition.

Rear number plate partially detached.

Rear subframe heavily corroded. Advise further inspection.

Various areas of underside corroding.

Various slight oil leaks.

Pass 7 Aug 2023 150,005 miles

Advise; Slight surface corrosion at rear suspension . Strong Advise; Offside rear outer body sill slightly holed & corroded [not in prescribed area as yet].

Pass 4 Jan 2021 137,054 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 131,262 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 131,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 186,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 186,929 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 103,711 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 103,691 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Engine covers/undertrays

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front and rear brake discs lipped and slight corrosion to faces

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front rack end has play

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2017 87,200 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 76,337 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 76,337 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 72,053 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 66,746 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 53,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions too clean to test

Pass 18 Jul 2011 38,281 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 38,118 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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YR07 WYS 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 70.6%.

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 YR07 WYS, 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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YR07 WYS is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 9 May 2007.

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