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WN57 URR

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

175,940 mi
Last recorded175,940 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN57 URR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 175,940 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 175,940 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2017 167,644 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 167,642 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 154,360 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 154,359 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 137,634 miles

Oil Leak

Slight Play In Steering Rack

Fail 20 Nov 2015 137,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil Leak

Slight Play In Steering Rack

Pass 8 Dec 2014 116,808 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 116,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front 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 7 Dec 2013 94,152 miles

front tyres worn badly at inner edges

o/s hand brake poor

Fail 6 Dec 2013 94,152 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres worn badly at inner edges

Pass 26 Nov 2012 73,164 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 73,163 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 48,445 miles

n/s rear wheel damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2010 27,270 miles

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

deep cut in n/s front tyre wall

front inner brake pads require closer inspection

Fail 8 Dec 2010 27,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

deep cut in n/s front tyre wall

front inner brake pads require closer inspection

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 URR is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 URR, 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 URR registered?

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

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