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WN07 NKC

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

79,096 mi
Last recorded79,096 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN07 NKC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 79,096 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 79,096 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 77,105 miles

Offside Rear 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))

general corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2023 77,105 miles

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

Offside Rear 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))

general corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2022 73,661 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 73,659 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 73,566 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 73,566 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play tie rod/ rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 70,501 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 67,014 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 62,670 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 62,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 60,041 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

eml on

Fail 7 Sep 2015 60,035 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint wishbone vertical movement (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure damage (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end loose locking device (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

eml on

Fail 9 Sep 2014 54,058 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 54,058 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 52,290 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 44,779 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 44,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear window can not close firmly,

Pass 27 Jan 2012 36,556 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 36,556 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 21,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 21,466 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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WN07 NKC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 NKC, 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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What year was WN07 NKC registered?

WN07 NKC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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