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AE07 TYF

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,555 mi
Last recorded209,555 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE07 TYF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 209,555 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 208,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake discs corroded

front sub-frame corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2021 208,104 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake discs corroded

front sub-frame corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2019 199,390 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 193,478 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 187,008 miles

Front brake disc's corroded.

Front tyres worn on inner shoulder.

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (2.4.G.1)

Under trays fitted.

Fail 16 Jun 2017 186,731 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc's corroded.

Front tyres worn on inner shoulder.

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (2.4.G.1)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 169,336 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 169,327 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 150,408 miles

Rear tyres inner edges wearing thin

Pass 10 Jun 2014 132,827 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 110,787 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 98,758 miles

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

engine light on

rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 4 Apr 2011 75,533 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 69,696 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 69,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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AE07 TYF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE07 TYF, 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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AE07 TYF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 6 August 2007.

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