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WR57 VWJ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,519 mi
Last recorded94,519 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 94,519 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 94,516 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 88,014 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 80,979 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured Notably discoloured -JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT PRIOR TO NEXT ANNUAL INSPECTION (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured Notably discoloured -JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT PRIOR TO NEXT ANNUAL INSPECTION (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 80,975 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured Notably discoloured -JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT PRIOR TO NEXT ANNUAL INSPECTION (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured Notably discoloured -JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT PRIOR TO NEXT ANNUAL INSPECTION (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 74,587 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 74,584 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 72,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges and perished across tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 72,567 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges and perished across tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 72,467 miles

Engine emitting some smoke on idle/during acceleration during emission testing-not excessive.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching 2mm tread depth (legal limit 1.6mm) monitor. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake binding - not excessive or adversely affecting performance/imbalance on test

Offside Rear Direction indicator emitting satisfactory coloured light source

Pass 8 Jan 2020 66,300 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 66,293 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2019 59,321 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 59,321 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 50,493 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 43,599 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 38,642 miles

1 PART OF THE CENTRE STOP LAMP IS NOT WORKING

Fail 1 Dec 2015 38,630 miles

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

1 NSR SIDE LIGHT IS NOT WORKING

1 PART OF THE CENTRE STOP LAMP IS NOT WORKING

THE NSF TYRE TREAD HAS WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS VERY BADLY WORK ON THE INNER EDGE

Pass 2 Dec 2014 327,660 miles

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Pass 3 Dec 2013 28,154 miles

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Pass 24 Nov 2012 23,485 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 18,631 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 12,755 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 12,754 miles

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

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

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 VWJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VWJ, 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 VWJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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