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WT07 CTU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

169,079 mi
Last recorded169,079 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWT07 CTU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 169,079 miles

corrosion under body and parts

covers under body

Fail 7 Dec 2023 169,076 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion under body and parts

covers under body

Pass 30 Nov 2022 159,109 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively x 2 (1.2.1 (f))

covers on under body

Pass 3 Dec 2021 152,242 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 144,268 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2019 137,757 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 129,825 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 122,662 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 122,570 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 114,144 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 106,531 miles

N/S/R &O/S/R indicator bulbs starting to discolour.

Fail 5 Dec 2015 106,421 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

N/S/R &O/S/R indicator bulbs starting to discolour.

Nearside Front lower arm pin bush has slight play.

Pass 22 Nov 2014 97,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/side & o/side front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2013 86,309 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 77,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 2 Dec 2011 59,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2010 34,314 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 CTU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CTU, 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 CTU registered?

WT07 CTU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 August 2007.

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The MOT history for WT07 CTU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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