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WT07 BBU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,340 mi
Last recorded143,340 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWT07 BBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 143,340 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 126,035 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components.

Fail 6 Feb 2018 125,995 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases excessive corrosion on rear silencer clamps , but no leakage from exhaust (7.1.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components.

Pass 3 Feb 2017 122,942 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components.

Pass 4 Feb 2016 119,162 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components.

Fail 29 Jan 2016 119,148 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components.

Pass 30 Jan 2015 114,607 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 112,525 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 104,658 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 87,753 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 87,753 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear brake disc poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2010 68,800 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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WT07 BBU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WT07 BBU, 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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WT07 BBU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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