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WP07 OKJ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,142 mi
Last recorded132,142 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP07 OKJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2021 132,142 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 119,379 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 101,631 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 88,114 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

front sub frame rusty

rear suspension rusty

Fail 7 Sep 2018 88,072 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system in poor condition

front sub frame rusty

rear suspension rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2017 81,713 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear trailing arms rusty

front subframe rusty

Fail 11 Sep 2017 81,699 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

EML on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear trailing arms rusty

front subframe rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2016 76,544 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 76,541 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 68,886 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 62,389 miles

front engine subframe corroding

nearside rear tyre nearing limit (outer tread wearing).

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 9 Sep 2013 51,039 miles

o/s/f tyre tread worn bald on the inner edge

parking brake effort low

Fail 3 Sep 2013 50,779 miles

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

o/s/f tyre tread worn bald on the inner edge

parking brake effort low

Pass 5 Sep 2012 41,309 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 30,588 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 20,957 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 OKJ 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 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 OKJ, 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 OKJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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