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WR57 UGL

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,095 mi
Last recorded133,095 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 UGL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 133,095 miles

signs of o/s/r brake getting hot

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin will require discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2020 130,869 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 1 Mar 2019 125,040 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 19 Feb 2019 124,845 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 31 Jan 2018 119,230 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 119,230 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 111,526 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 111,526 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 93,963 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 22 Dec 2015 93,963 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 27 Jan 2015 78,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2015 78,429 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2013 56,061 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Fail 22 Nov 2013 56,061 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 16 Nov 2012 45,912 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear unable to see full condition of seat belt

Pass 11 Nov 2011 35,708 miles

Child seat fitted n/s/r

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Dec 2010 24,190 miles

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

brake fluid level below max level

clip which holds n/s/r brake flexi pipe to the shock absorber is missing

front tyre speed ratings do not match

h/brake cable gaiters split, may allow water to penetrate

Fail 30 Nov 2010 23,985 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake fluid level below max level

clip which holds n/s/r brake flexi pipe to the shock absorber is missing

front tyre speed ratings do not match

h/brake cable gaiters split, may allow water to penetrate

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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WR57 UGL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WR57 UGL, 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 WR57 UGL registered?

WR57 UGL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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