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WR57 VXA

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,405 mi
Last recorded162,405 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2023 162,405 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXY BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking STEERING RACK GAITER LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FRONT SUBFRAME HOLED AND CORRODED IN SEVERAL PLACES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp POSITION LIGHT (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side INOP (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking AT PUMP (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH N/S AND O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned FITTED ON N/S OF VEHICLE ALSO REVERSE LIGHT ON WRONG SIDE (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering FRONT SUBFRAME HOLED AND CORRODED IN SEVERAL PLACES (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2021 95,748 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 94,829 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 94,263 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 94,263 miles

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

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

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

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 94,252 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 94,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 86,357 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 86,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 79,659 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 71,807 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 61,235 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 51,946 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 43,010 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 35,039 miles

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 VXA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VXA, 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 VXA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 5 December 2007.

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