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OY57 WMX

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,086 mi
Last recorded136,086 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 WMX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2018 136,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 118,790 miles

eml light on

Fail 22 Aug 2017 118,383 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

eml light on

Pass 9 Sep 2016 105,892 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2015 97,324 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 97,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 90,606 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 83,118 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 74,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 65,392 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 56,172 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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OY57 WMX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OY57 WMX, 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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OY57 WMX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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