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WN57 JGV

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,016 mi
Last recorded104,016 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 104,016 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 86,834 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2018 86,834 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread off (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread off (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2017 81,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/"y"pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 76,341 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2016 76,293 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both n/side and o/side (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both n/side and o/side (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2015 72,595 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 WORN ON INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 62,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2014 62,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 50,916 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 45,219 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing slightly towards outer part of tyre, close to 2mm on outer edges

Fail 18 Dec 2012 45,218 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing slightly towards outer part of tyre, close to 2mm on outer edges

Pass 8 Dec 2011 37,352 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 28,762 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 28,762 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 JGV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JGV, 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 JGV registered?

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

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