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WN07 KNB

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,996 mi
Last recorded100,996 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN07 KNB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 100,996 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 100,989 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2021 93,082 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 93,071 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2020 82,996 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 82,994 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 74,827 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 65,676 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 65,673 miles

Nearside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 54,459 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low inside edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn low inside edge

Fail 16 Feb 2017 54,459 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low inside edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn low inside edge

Pass 18 Feb 2016 50,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/5mm wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/5mm wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

oil temp light flashing

Pass 2 Feb 2015 46,124 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Feb 2015 46,124 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 41,316 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 37,228 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 32,749 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 17 Jan 2011 29,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 29,546 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 25 Mar 2010 26,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

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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WN07 KNB is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol 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 WN07 KNB, 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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WN07 KNB is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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