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WM56 FHG

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,731 mi
Last recorded121,731 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM56 FHG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2021 121,731 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside of front subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside of front subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside of rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer side light not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to rear outer sills

heavy corrosion to front subframe

heavy corrosion to rear subframe

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 27 Mar 2020 107,625 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 104,403 miles

Both rear suspension arms have heavy corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2018 100,179 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 95,065 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 95,057 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 90,951 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 84,284 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Sep 2013 70,996 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 63,815 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 60,311 miles

exhaust particle filter missing.

front brake discs worn.

Fail 15 Dec 2010 50,139 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 50,139 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 37,408 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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WM56 FHG is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WM56 FHG, 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 FHG is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 15 February 2007.

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