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WR57 VXP

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,150 mi
Last recorded143,150 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 143,150 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 143,145 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 139,782 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 139,776 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 20 Dec 2018 130,806 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50x17 on 1.8mm - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50x17 on 1.8 mm advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 130,669 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50x17 on 1.8mm - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50x17 on 1.8 mm advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 111,458 miles

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

rear heat shield hitting exhaust.

undertrays obscuring testable items.

Fail 6 Dec 2017 111,456 miles

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

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

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

rear heat shield hitting exhaust.

undertrays obscuring testable items.

Pass 13 Dec 2016 93,193 miles

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)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 92,918 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 73,352 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 69,381 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 69,379 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 62,042 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 61,942 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 52,330 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 44,767 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 35,260 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 35,259 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn heavy on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2010 23,223 miles

Baby seat fitted to the nearside rear seat.Carried out inspection to nearside rear seat back and seatbelt as fully as possible with the baby seat in place.

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

Nearside front foglamp not working

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 23,223 miles

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

Baby seat fitted to the nearside rear seat.Carried out inspection to nearside rear seat back and seatbelt as fully as possible with the baby seat in place.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside front foglamp not working

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VXP is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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