MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,223 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Rear rear axle covered with under cill
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) ()
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
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
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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)
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)
NSR tyre slightly perished
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
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%
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%
slight bind on offside rear brake
wiper blades have a slightly reduced clearing effect
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
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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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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