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WN57 UGW

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,116 mi
Last recorded116,116 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN57 UGW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 116,116 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 116,113 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 111,909 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 111,903 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 107,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

body has corrosion.

Fail 26 Nov 2019 107,359 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

body has corrosion.

Pass 26 Nov 2018 98,647 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 98,640 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Dash warning light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 89,521 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 89,521 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 79,189 miles

Rear brakes biding slightly

nearside front wing and bumper are damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2015 70,512 miles

Nearside Front tyre is bold on the inner edge

Nearside Front wing and bumper are damaged

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2015 70,512 miles

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

under trays fitted

Nearside Front tyre is bold on the inner edge

Nearside Front wing and bumper are damaged

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 61,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 61,579 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 52,593 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 42,478 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 35,420 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 24,483 miles

front brake discs rusted and pitted

front wipers smear

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

rear brake discs rusted and pitted

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 UGW is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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