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WR57 UKN

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,948 mi
Last recorded151,948 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2023 151,948 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rust hole in inner sill with in area of lower arm mounting and seat belt mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rust hole in inner sill with in area of lower arm mounting and seat belt mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both tread shoulder and at 2.1mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable covering cracked and rust in side cable plus holding mounting broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater fading (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread shoulder and worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield by fuel tank loose but not likely to fall off

Pass 7 Jun 2022 144,377 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body has surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable outer cover coming of and rusty in side and holding support bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank heat shield loose but not likely to come off

Pass 16 Jun 2021 134,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 134,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 124,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Incorrect parking brake adjustment (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 117,786 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 112,003 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in swept area ()

Fail 27 Oct 2018 112,003 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in swept area ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 86,917 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 69,753 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 55,306 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 41,086 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 39,661 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 38,028 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 30,544 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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WR57 UKN is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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