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WR57 VWH

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,245 mi
Last recorded120,245 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 VWH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 120,245 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 120,243 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 111,092 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 93,698 miles

Washers "feeble"

Fail 13 Jul 2018 93,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Washers "feeble"

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 75,683 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 65,805 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front nearside and offside tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 58,626 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 49,239 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 49,239 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 42,148 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 39,090 miles

both front tyres inner edges wearing 225/50zr17 94y

Pass 14 Nov 2011 32,672 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 24,957 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm 225/50r17 98y

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 VWH is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VWH, 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 VWH is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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