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WR57 VXT

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,986 mi
Last recorded57,986 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 VXT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 57,986 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 57,966 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Dec 2017 57,864 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened near wish bone bolts (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear fuel filler pipe support bracket corroded

engine management light on

Pass 20 Dec 2016 53,670 miles

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

engine management light on

n/s/f + o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2015 49,147 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshaped

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

engine management light on

Fail 30 Nov 2015 49,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshaped

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Dec 2014 45,100 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

enginemanagement light on

n/s/f + o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 12 Dec 2014 45,100 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

enginemanagement light on

n/s/f + o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2013 40,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ecu light on

front pads low

slight bind both rear brakes

Pass 14 Dec 2013 40,639 miles

ecu light on

front pads low

slight bind both rear brakes

Pass 10 Dec 2012 35,663 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 35,634 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 31,021 miles

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

diesel smoke head not detecting smoke clean emissions

eml light displayed showing fault

front & rear brake discs have slight surface rust

Fail 14 Dec 2011 31,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

diesel smoke head not detecting smoke clean emissions

eml light displayed showing fault

front & rear brake discs have slight surface rust

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 VXT is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VXT, 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 VXT is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 November 2007.

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