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WT07 CZU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,277 mi
Last recorded84,277 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWT07 CZU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 84,277 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower ball joint gaitor not sitting correctly

Rear parking brake efficiency just met requirements

bonnet only closing on second catch

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2017 84,277 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower ball joint gaitor not sitting correctly

bonnet only closing on second catch

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2016 84,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 79,945 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 65,954 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 65,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 57,862 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 38,249 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 35,564 miles

Drive shaft seal leaking

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 26,660 miles

move obstruction in windscreen

offside front fog light inop

tyre size 225/50/17

Pass 26 Aug 2010 23,293 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 23,189 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise two tyres and tracking

n/s/f tyre worn low(raised tread pattern)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge very close to legal limit

tyre sizes 225/50r17

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 CZU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc 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 CZU, 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 CZU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 August 2007.

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