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WN57 FBU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,067 mi
Last recorded131,067 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN57 FBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 131,067 miles

hand brake low effort

Pass 4 Jan 2020 129,678 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 126,890 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 122,725 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 116,118 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 116,114 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 109,676 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult seat belt

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 109,676 miles

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult seat belt

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 93,313 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 93,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 80,319 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r brake slight binding

Fail 14 Feb 2014 80,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 28 Nov 2012 57,787 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 48,244 miles

both rear brake discs slightly worn

front brake application slightly uneven

o/s/f inner tyre bald

Pass 22 Sep 2010 25,429 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 FBU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WN57 FBU, 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 FBU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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