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WN57 JSZ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,566 mi
Last recorded135,566 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2020 135,566 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 128,114 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively on the limit (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 128,114 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively on the limit (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 120,233 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small hole in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

power steering noisy action on lock to lock

Fail 28 Nov 2018 120,142 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% o/s front down (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint not through locking nut (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small hole in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

power steering noisy action on lock to lock

Pass 17 Jan 2018 109,289 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 109,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 97,022 miles

hand brake just met limit17%

Fail 16 Jan 2017 97,022 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

hand brake just met limit17%

Pass 13 Oct 2015 89,179 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 77,788 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 62,610 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 48,427 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 48,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 35,583 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 23,420 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 JSZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JSZ, 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 JSZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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