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WN57 YVU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

101,003 mi
Last recorded101,003 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN57 YVU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 101,003 miles

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

front brake discs rusting

suspension creaking

Fail 28 Aug 2019 100,975 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

front brake discs rusting

suspension creaking

Pass 22 Jun 2018 95,880 miles

genral underside corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2018 95,880 miles

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

genral underside corrosion

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 89,082 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 88,978 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre wearing on inner edge ()

Pass 25 May 2016 77,917 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2016 77,917 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 6,683 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 66,683 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 60,601 miles

slight play at top steering (steering wheel)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 60,601 miles

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

slight play at top steering (steering wheel)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 46,366 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 34,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 34,347 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 22,736 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 YVU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YVU, 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 YVU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 October 2007.

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