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WN57 EXV

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,303 mi
Last recorded137,303 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 137,303 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear exhaust heatshield insecure beneath fuel tank

Surface corrosion to various suspension components

Fail 21 Mar 2019 132,279 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear exhaust heatshield insecure below fuel tank

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to various suspension components

Pass 23 Nov 2017 120,543 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 110,282 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 99,488 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 89,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2014 89,001 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2013 76,823 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 76,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 64,791 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 51,006 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 32,826 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 32,825 miles

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

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

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 EXV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EXV, 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 EXV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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