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WR57 UJB

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,163 mi
Last recorded142,163 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 UJB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 142,163 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/R17 2.5MM LEFT ON TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/R17 2.2MM LEFT ON TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 142,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SMALL CLAMP (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/R17 2.5MM LEFT ON TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SMALL CLAMP (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/R17 2.2MM LEFT ON TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 138,479 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 May 2022 130,584 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2022 130,575 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 123,599 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 115,282 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2019 98,691 miles

Engine cover fitted covering items

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin REPLACE ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under tray fitted covering items

Fail 3 May 2019 98,691 miles

Engine cover fitted covering items

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin REPLACE ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Under tray fitted covering items

Pass 21 Apr 2018 82,200 miles

corrosion forming front and rear subframes

Fail 18 Apr 2018 82,139 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inside edge (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion forming front and rear subframes

Pass 3 May 2017 65,668 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 64,989 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 63,434 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 61,532 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 50,052 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 43,648 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 35,922 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 27,914 miles

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

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)

no emissions printout too clean

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 UJB is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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