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WR57 VXM

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,150 mi
Last recorded84,150 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 84,150 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 84,150 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 79,822 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 73,329 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jul 2022 73,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 68,787 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 66,082 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 61,609 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 61,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 58,402 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 57,060 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 54,182 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 50,245 miles

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge devoid of tread at time of test

Pass 26 Nov 2014 44,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

inner rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 14 Nov 2013 38,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2012 34,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2011 28,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2010 22,752 miles

bonnet release catch broken

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 VXM is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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