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WR57 VXZ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,961 mi
Last recorded128,961 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 128,961 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Securing bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 128,961 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Securing bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 102,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 102,083 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 90,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2017 90,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 85,638 miles

close to excessive play in nearside front suspension upper arm outer ball joint

Pass 29 Sep 2015 82,883 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 17 Sep 2014 77,309 miles

Nearside front passenger seat air bag disabled

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 77,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside front passenger seat air bag disabled

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 65,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2013 65,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 52,293 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 44,621 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

n/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

Pass 13 Jul 2010 41,047 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 VXZ 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 66.7%.

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

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