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WP56 ZDW

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,040 mi
Last recorded117,040 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 117,040 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Sep 2019 116,777 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2018 103,507 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 81,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 75,784 miles

Lower covers fitted

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

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

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

child seats fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2015 64,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jan 2015 64,515 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 54,478 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside steering rack track rod inner joint has play

Fail 26 Jan 2013 41,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 41,865 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 34,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear seat base loose

Pass 22 Jan 2011 28,753 miles

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn & Pitted On Inner Face

Rear Seat Base Loose

Slight Wall Damage N/S/F Tyre--Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Under Engine Cover Fitted--Limited View

Fail 22 Jan 2011 28,753 miles

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn & Pitted On Inner Face

Rear Seat Base Loose

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight Wall Damage N/S/F Tyre--Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Under Engine Cover Fitted--Limited View

Pass 25 Jan 2010 24,332 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 ZDW is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZDW, 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 ZDW is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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