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WT07 BGV

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

161,770 mi
Last recorded161,770 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 161,770 miles

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 157,379 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 154,761 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 152,650 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 148,969 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 148,967 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 140,857 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 134,758 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 122,039 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 109,550 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

rear tyres worn to excess

Pass 30 Oct 2012 90,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2012 89,635 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2011 62,483 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 31,785 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 31,775 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 BGV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BGV, 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 WT07 BGV registered?

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

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