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WN57 JHK

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,482 mi
Last recorded143,482 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 143,482 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 143,478 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 135,775 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 135,770 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 125,553 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill,s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 125,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill,s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 117,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 117,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 108,751 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 108,751 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 97,711 miles

Offside Rear brake light intermittant

Fail 16 Jul 2016 97,463 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint boot split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake light intermittant

Pass 29 Jul 2015 85,609 miles

centre pipe holed at joint to rear and blowing

front tyres worn inner edges

left rear silencer coroded at clamp/joint

rear tyres worn outer edges and inner

right rear silencer clamp coroded to excess

Pass 31 Jul 2014 75,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2014 75,681 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 63,762 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 51,900 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 51,900 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 37,367 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 22,881 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 JHK 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 60%.

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

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