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WT07 DBO

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,049 mi
Last recorded139,049 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 139,049 miles

Nearside Front steering boot twisted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing date 2013 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing date 2013 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 139,049 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front steering boot twisted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing date 2013 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing date 2013 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 132,489 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 128,743 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 128,743 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 118,409 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 118,408 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 90,157 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 108,394 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 98,023 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 85,059 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 85,056 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 70,407 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 26,321 miles

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

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 DBO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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