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W4 ALF

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

29,061 mi
Last recorded29,061 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 ALF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 29,061 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 29,061 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 29,016 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2024 28,789 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 28,789 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 28,093 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 28,036 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 27,915 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 26,466 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 22,494 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 21,947 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 21,087 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 19,666 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 19,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 16,814 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

nearside front tyre on limit on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2013 14,753 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 12,098 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 10,386 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 7,679 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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W4 ALF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W4 ALF, 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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W4 ALF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 February 2007.

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