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WN57 TFZ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,835 mi
Last recorded111,835 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 111,835 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 101,195 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Wheel has negative camber. recommend 4 wheel alignment

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 101,166 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

EML on

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

Fail 12 May 2017 97,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts pipe on caliper rubbing on disc (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 90,824 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 90,824 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2016 88,986 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 83,217 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 74,481 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 74,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2013 63,752 miles

advise surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 2 Oct 2012 54,335 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Nov 2011 44,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 44,960 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 30,533 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 TFZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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