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WT07 BFU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,928 mi
Last recorded108,928 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWT07 BFU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2016 108,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/17 w (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

front sub frame starting to corrode.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 87,891 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 87,890 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 87,294 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air-con radiator deteriorated

both front dirt shields broken

both front discs lipped and corroding on the inside surfaces

child seat fitted o/s/r

chips on windscreen

o/s washer jet poor

Pass 16 Aug 2013 79,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres are wearing badly on inside edges,still legal.

Fail 14 Aug 2013 79,161 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres are wearing badly on inside edges,still legal.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 63,004 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 62,973 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 28 Jul 2011 41,240 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 41,240 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 27,820 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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WT07 BFU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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