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WR57 VZM

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

83,251 mi
Last recorded83,251 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 83,251 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened undertray fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 80,354 miles

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

Offside Front Inner steering joint

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 76,980 miles

Offside Inner Slight play in steering rack

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 10 Jun 2019 69,245 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jun 2018 61,840 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 52,943 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 50,548 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 44,126 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Dec 2013 39,974 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Dec 2012 35,548 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 35,548 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 31,328 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 31,064 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 19,219 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 VZM is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VZM, 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 VZM registered?

WR57 VZM is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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