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WR57 XSY

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,412 mi
Last recorded97,412 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 XSY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 97,412 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 92,790 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 87,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres getting low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 78,264 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 66,254 miles

Nearside front road wheel inner bead rim distorted

Offside windscreen washer poor

Fail 20 Mar 2015 66,194 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front road wheel inner bead rim distorted

Offside windscreen washer poor

Pass 15 Mar 2014 59,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 59,958 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 45,903 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 42,496 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 42,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

advise slight brake judder front

Fail 30 Jun 2012 42,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 31,917 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 30,091 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 30,078 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XSY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc 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 XSY, 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 XSY registered?

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

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