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WP56 HTY

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,705 mi
Last recorded174,705 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP56 HTY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2022 174,705 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside weaker.

Suspect engine turbo system and/or exhaust gas recirculation system leaking gases

Pass 29 Jun 2021 166,797 miles

Handbrake only just met requirements

Nearside rear handbrake low effort Nearside rear

Nearside rear tyre inner side wall damaged

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 166,797 miles

Handbrake only just met requirements

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside rear handbrake low effort Nearside rear

Nearside rear tyre inner side wall damaged

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 253,845 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 148,978 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 140,067 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 129,633 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 172,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 92,465 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 85,506 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked slightly in tread, also worn on outer edge

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 81,544 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 81,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 75,277 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 68,419 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 68,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 60,130 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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WP56 HTY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WP56 HTY, 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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WP56 HTY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 5 January 2007.

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