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WR57 VWL

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,561 mi
Last recorded135,561 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2021 135,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front subframe covered in underseal

Pass 20 Aug 2020 130,651 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front subframe corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2020 130,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 123,983 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 123,983 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) RACK END (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 113,732 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 113,732 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 104,065 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 96,599 miles

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

both rear outer sills starting to corrode

engine covers fitted obsucureing view of componets

heat sheild at rear slightly resting on exhaust

Fail 26 Jul 2016 96,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge on tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge on tyre (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear outer sills starting to corrode

engine covers fitted obsucureing view of componets

heat sheild at rear slightly resting on exhaust

Pass 7 Aug 2015 90,147 miles

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

bonnet release handle hanging loose

Fail 30 Jul 2015 90,147 miles

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

bonnet release handle hanging loose

Pass 4 Aug 2014 83,564 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 74,180 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 60,671 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 60,668 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 60,525 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 46,723 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 29,668 miles

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

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

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 VWL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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