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WN57 FBY

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

65,079 mi
Last recorded65,079 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN57 FBY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2025 65,079 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases before backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 64,131 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle including springs and suspension, brakes and brake pipes, sills and subframe.

Nearside Rear Outer sill/wheel arch area very corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill/wheel arch area very corroded

Rear Both rear gas boot struts broken and boot hitting rear window when opening.

Pass 13 Dec 2022 64,034 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 63,723 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 63,614 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 63,051 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 61,578 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 59,231 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded.

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded.

Pass 10 Aug 2017 55,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 24 Aug 2016 51,735 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 51,680 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 48,453 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 44,602 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2013 40,065 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 35,439 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 30,337 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 26,960 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 FBY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FBY, 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 WN57 FBY registered?

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

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