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WR57 VWX

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,630 mi
Last recorded140,630 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 140,630 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 127,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section - rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 127,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section - rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 120,896 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 120,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 108,913 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 100,748 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front washers poor

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 100,746 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front washers poor

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 89,446 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 82,209 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 82,209 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 72,828 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)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 53,325 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,325 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 25,971 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2010 23,711 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 23,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 VWX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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