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WR57 VWW

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,874 mi
Last recorded105,874 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 VWW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 105,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 103,843 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 103,842 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 101,236 miles

Offside Rear Outer Sill corrosion

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2024 101,236 miles

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

Offside Front Upper 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 Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill corrosion

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2022 96,786 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 91,538 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 91,368 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 89,196 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 89,024 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 84,027 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 82,305 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 72,750 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 64,187 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 52,680 miles

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

nsr tyre outer wall damage

Pass 26 Sep 2014 52,680 miles

nsr tyre outer wall damage

Pass 24 Apr 2013 45,765 miles

nsf tyre cut on outside wall andnsr tyre cracking up on outeside wall

Fail 24 Apr 2013 45,765 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nsf tyre cut on outside wall andnsr tyre cracking up on outeside wall

Pass 23 Apr 2012 40,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres waearing unevenly.

wheel alignment may be required

Pass 18 Dec 2010 33,140 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 33,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 VWW is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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