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WN57 TBU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

111,223 mi
Last recorded111,223 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 111,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 111,172 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 100,062 miles

Rear rear axle covered with under cill

Fail 20 Jul 2021 100,017 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jul 2020 92,185 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 6 Jul 2020 92,181 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2019 91,101 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 84,623 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 84,613 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 81,711 miles

Exhaust corroded at rear, NSR tyre perished.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately Non standard pin fitted (3.5.1n)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 81,711 miles

Exhaust corroded at rear, NSR tyre perished.

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately Non standard pin fitted (3.5.1n)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 78,987 miles

NSR tyre slightly perished

Fail 4 Oct 2016 78,833 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NSR tyre slightly perished

Pass 5 Oct 2015 75,761 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake efficiency only 16%

Fail 1 Oct 2015 75,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake efficiency only 16%

Pass 25 Sep 2014 69,859 miles

slight bind on offside rear brake

wiper blades have a slightly reduced clearing effect

Fail 24 Sep 2014 69,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight bind on offside rear brake

wiper blades have a slightly reduced clearing effect

Pass 9 Oct 2013 64,238 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 64,238 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 47,817 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres feathered in inner edges 225/50/r17 98w xl

offside rear tyre puntured on edge of tread unable repair 225/50/r17 98w xl

Fail 23 Jul 2012 47,817 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres feathered in inner edges 225/50/r17 98w xl

offside rear tyre puntured on edge of tread unable repair 225/50/r17 98w xl

Pass 27 Jun 2011 27,055 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 24,233 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 TBU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 TBU, 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 TBU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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