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WP07 JWV

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,829 mi
Last recorded105,829 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP07 JWV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 105,829 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 105,829 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 102,935 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 97,215 miles

bonnet release handle missing

front and rear sub-frames corroded

o/s dip beam intensity reduced

rear trailing arms corroded

slight wear front lower wishbone front bush

Fail 26 Nov 2018 97,206 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

bonnet release handle missing

front and rear sub-frames corroded

o/s dip beam intensity reduced

rear trailing arms corroded

slight wear front lower wishbone front bush

Pass 7 Dec 2017 96,163 miles

Bonnet release catch missing used pliers to open bonnet

Front subframe rusty

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 96,156 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet release catch missing used pliers to open bonnet

Front subframe rusty

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 88,180 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 88,156 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2015 76,879 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 76,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure steering rack bolt insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2014 66,353 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 54,602 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 39,944 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 23,146 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 18,846 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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WP07 JWV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WP07 JWV, 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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WP07 JWV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 May 2007.

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