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WR57 VZJ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,199 mi
Last recorded71,199 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 VZJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 71,199 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 54,590 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 46,248 miles

advise nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 May 2014 41,606 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 41,606 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 39,666 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 39,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 37,069 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2012 32,325 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 25,633 miles

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 VZJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VZJ, 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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What year was WR57 VZJ registered?

WR57 VZJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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