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WR57 VVT

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,798 mi
Last recorded112,798 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 112,798 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Feb 2018 112,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 107,319 miles

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

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

Rear Both weel has a slight binding

Pass 12 Feb 2016 99,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 7 Feb 2015 89,672 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 78,192 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2012 65,873 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 65,535 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 65,523 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 65,186 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 64,186 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight noise from nearside wheel bearing/gearbox

Pass 8 Nov 2010 19,480 miles

bonnet pull damaged

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 VVT is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VVT, 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 VVT registered?

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

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The MOT history for WR57 VVT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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