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WN07 YOJ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,114 mi
Last recorded122,114 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN07 YOJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 122,114 miles

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

Parking brake requires adjustment

Fail 30 Sep 2023 122,112 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides near sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake requires adjustment

Fail 26 Sep 2023 121,788 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced arch, (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced arch, rear of sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by suspension (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 116,884 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arms have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Mar 2021 113,273 miles

Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 112,218 miles

Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 105,112 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 96,682 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 89,179 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint very slight (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 80,327 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 71,203 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 61,984 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 61,984 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 53,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 445,520 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 445,520 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Apr 2011 35,749 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 26,660 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 YOJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WN07 YOJ, 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 YOJ registered?

WN07 YOJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 April 2007.

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