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WN57 EXA

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,550 mi
Last recorded115,550 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN57 EXA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 115,550 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2023 115,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 103,671 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 100,670 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 100,670 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 93,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 92,851 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Front bonnet catch broken

Pass 11 Jan 2019 86,555 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 78,067 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 78,063 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 66,019 miles

Nail in tyre Offside rear ()

Offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 66,016 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating Offside front (3.7.B.3)

Nail in tyre Offside rear ()

Offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 58,279 miles

Auxiliary noise

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

PAS fluid leak

PAS system noisey

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perishing 225/50 ZR17 Y 2011

engine idles rough

service due

Fail 14 Aug 2015 58,278 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

service due

Auxiliary noise

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

PAS fluid leak

PAS system noisey

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perishing 225/50 ZR17 Y 2011

engine idles rough

Pass 7 Aug 2014 44,221 miles

n/s/f outer cv gaitor pin holed

Fail 6 Aug 2014 44,220 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device has inadequate clearance between other components (3.6.I.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f outer cv gaitor pin holed

Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,679 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 34,395 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 28,699 miles

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter leaking

Pass 7 Sep 2010 22,377 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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WN57 EXA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc 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 WN57 EXA, 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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WN57 EXA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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