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WR57 UKS

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,598 mi
Last recorded125,598 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 125,598 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 124,202 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 124,202 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 120,594 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 120,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 115,587 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 101,489 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 75,841 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 61,303 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 61,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 60,447 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2017 60,447 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2016 58,894 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

esp warning stays on

Pass 23 Jan 2015 57,268 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 54,155 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Jan 2014 54,155 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 49,456 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 42,639 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 42,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 33,693 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 33,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 UKS is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 UKS, 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 UKS registered?

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

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