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SY57 WHW

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,734 mi
Last recorded100,734 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 WHW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 100,734 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 92,501 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 84,469 miles

exhaust corroded

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 29 Apr 2019 76,202 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear joint clamp corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 62,900 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 58,478 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 55,597 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 5 May 2016 55,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 50,994 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 45,084 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 45,084 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 39,704 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 39,699 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 31,734 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre pressure low nail in tread

Pass 28 Oct 2011 31,734 miles

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

nearside rear tyre pressure low nail in tread

Pass 2 Nov 2010 26,898 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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SY57 WHW is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue 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 SY57 WHW, 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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SY57 WHW is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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