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WM56 FGG

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

163,147 mi
Last recorded163,147 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM56 FGG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 163,147 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 133,040 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 112,294 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 109,148 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 105,006 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 104,821 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 98,492 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 98,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 90,943 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 90,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 81,811 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 81,811 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 71,098 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 59,394 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 47,721 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 47,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 38,339 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 29,228 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 29,224 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Feb 2010 28,889 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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WM56 FGG is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WM56 FGG, 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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WM56 FGG is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 9 February 2007.

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