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WN57 ODU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,634 mi
Last recorded103,634 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN57 ODU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2020 103,634 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 97,728 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 97,728 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 91,244 miles

Handbrake button stuck in on MOT but only happened once

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 82,899 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 72,238 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 62,438 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 55,430 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 47,441 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 38,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres worn close to limit 2mm

Pass 18 Oct 2011 36,858 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 29,415 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 ODU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ODU, 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 ODU registered?

WN57 ODU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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