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WT07 DBU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,340 mi
Last recorded146,340 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 146,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 146,331 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 140,270 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 140,218 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 133,553 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 133,286 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 123,335 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 123,238 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 112,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 112,555 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 100,962 miles

N/S/R Tyre approx 3.00 mm @ lowest point & starting to split on inner side wall

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

O/S Parking brake effiency considerably lower than N/S

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 100,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/R Tyre approx 3.00 mm @ lowest point & starting to split on inner side wall

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

O/S Parking brake effiency considerably lower than N/S

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 91,051 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside parking brake efficiency low

Pass 14 Mar 2017 84,576 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 77,762 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 77,762 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 64,576 miles

engine management light on

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 42,637 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 42,497 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 34,580 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2011 25,923 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 DBU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DBU, 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 DBU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 August 2007.

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