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WR57 VXE

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,563 mi
Last recorded156,563 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 156,563 miles

225/50/17

Nearside Front Brake wear wire insecure

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

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

Slight blow from rear silencer

Fail 31 Jan 2019 156,554 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

225/50/17

Nearside Front Brake wear wire insecure

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

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

Slight blow from rear silencer

Pass 31 Jan 2018 137,181 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front jacking block missing

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

Fail 28 Jan 2018 137,181 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front jacking block missing

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 118,162 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 118,162 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 100,605 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 99,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to perishing/cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heatshield loose

exhaust system slightly corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 89,948 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 71,844 miles

Front tyres bald inner edges.

Fail 19 Nov 2013 71,814 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front tyres bald inner edges.

Rear brake pads wearing, discs lipped.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 59,519 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

exhaust and support brackets showing signs of corrosion

some play front and rear drop links

Pass 17 Nov 2011 46,318 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 28,289 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 28,160 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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 VXE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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