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WM07 WYR

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,831 mi
Last recorded93,831 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM07 WYR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 93,831 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 91,883 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

power steering noisy operation

rear suspension corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2020 91,882 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at fuel tank area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached short assembly (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

insecurity at rear exhaust heat shield

rear suspension corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2019 89,155 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded and weak

rear suspension corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2019 89,153 miles

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

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure and fouling exhaust (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected fixing bolts missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust system corroded and weak

rear suspension corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 82,880 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 1 Aug 2018 82,880 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2017 76,710 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Jul 2017 76,705 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Aug 2016 71,752 miles

both rear tyres worn and starting to perish

oil leak

rear wiper torn

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2016 71,673 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyre are worn and starting to perish

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tyre

oil leak

rear wiper blade torn

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2015 63,797 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 56,578 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres perished an d worn in side edge

offside front tyre worn on inside and low tread

Pass 11 Jul 2013 47,252 miles

all four tyres cracking

both fgront tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 9 Jul 2013 47,233 miles

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

all four tyres cracking

both fgront tyres wearing on inside edge

nearside rear brake binding on

Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,681 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2011 32,225 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 24,701 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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WM07 WYR is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WM07 WYR, 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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WM07 WYR is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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