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WP56 MTE

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,535 mi
Last recorded121,535 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP56 MTE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 121,535 miles

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

parking brake effort only just met at 17 %

Fail 31 Aug 2016 121,312 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

parking brake effort only just met at 17 %

Pass 25 Sep 2015 112,544 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 112,540 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 106,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 106,207 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 98,549 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 88,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on the inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2012 73,069 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 58,538 miles

front brake imbalance high (23%)

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2010 43,934 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 43,934 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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 MTE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WP56 MTE, 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 WP56 MTE registered?

WP56 MTE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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