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WR57 UJD

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,728 mi
Last recorded120,728 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 120,728 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2021 120,728 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2020 103,376 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 76,016 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 76,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 75,418 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON (1.1.6 (e))

Emissions not tested EXCESSIVE SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH REARS (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 73,471 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 73,471 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 69,113 miles

both front wiper blades perishing.

exhaust system corroding

Fail 23 May 2017 69,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2255017 (4.1.E.1)

both front wiper blades perishing.

exhaust system corroding

Pass 5 Jun 2016 67,207 miles

Rear both sides tyres worn low inner edges

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 63,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wipers smearing

Fail 2 Apr 2015 63,035 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wipers smearing

Pass 3 Jun 2014 59,809 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2013 41,659 miles

n/s/front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 23 Nov 2012 38,789 miles

damage to engine undertray

engine oil leaks

Pass 3 Dec 2011 31,589 miles

front tyres worn low

tested wet

Pass 23 Dec 2010 24,189 miles

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 UJD 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 66.7%.

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

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