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WN57 JLX

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,418 mi
Last recorded62,418 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 62,418 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 62,418 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 57,500 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres starting to crack

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 57,382 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres starting to crack

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 50,627 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 50,672 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 45,110 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 38,762 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 34,400 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 27,226 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 JLX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JLX, 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 JLX registered?

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

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