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WP57 AFJ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,973 mi
Last recorded138,973 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 AFJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 138,973 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Dec 2018 138,973 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres & worn un even (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 120,820 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded and lipped

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 99,981 miles

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2016 99,981 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2015 74,533 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 74,533 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 69,787 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 61,152 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 52,246 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 40,935 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 29,511 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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WP57 AFJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WP57 AFJ, 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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WP57 AFJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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