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WT07 BYO

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,703 mi
Last recorded111,703 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWT07 BYO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 111,703 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 111,703 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 108,744 miles

rear brakes grabbing

Pass 10 Aug 2015 102,242 miles

Oil leak

bonnet release catch broken but still able to open bonnet

n/s/r and o/s/r slight brake bind

rear number plate bulbs dim ( lenses appear to have been painted)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 92,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet catch broken

no plate lights poor,o/s headlamp poor intensity

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 16 Aug 2013 74,628 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 74,628 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 59,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,712 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 41,920 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 41,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 28,322 miles

front pads low ???

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 BYO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WT07 BYO, 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 BYO registered?

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

Is WT07 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WT07 BYO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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