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WR57 UHP

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,386 mi
Last recorded133,386 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 UHP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 133,386 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2018 128,208 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Gearbox mounting defective Has Slight Play ()

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Unknown Water Leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under Body Corroded

Under Trays Fitted To Rear Of Vehicle

Pass 16 Dec 2016 123,961 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/ lower than n/s (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 111,058 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Dec 2014 96,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 86,410 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 64,642 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 64,640 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 42,454 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 19,921 miles

subframe damaged!

Fail 10 Dec 2010 19,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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 UHP is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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