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YX56 HFL

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,121 mi
Last recorded171,121 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 HFL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2023 171,121 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill iner and outer (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill iner and outer (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear indicator flashing white

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 266,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 251,869 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

exhaust cracked

underside corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2021 251,864 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Floor excessively deteriorated floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

exhaust cracked

underside corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2020 245,176 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 238,522 miles

noisy steering rack but no play in joints anywhere

Pass 22 Nov 2018 141,562 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 118,569 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 118,569 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 98,845 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 98,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 92,358 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 86,615 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 78,201 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 71,371 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 64,240 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 54,149 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 42,930 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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YX56 HFL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YX56 HFL, 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 YX56 HFL registered?

YX56 HFL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 8 January 2007.

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