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WU07 YLF

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,565 mi
Last recorded61,565 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU07 YLF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 61,565 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 61,565 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 59,904 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 59,899 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 56,619 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 52,556 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 41,853 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 38,159 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 38,159 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 36,410 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 34,032 miles

3x LEDs not working in high level brake light

offside and nearside rear tyres showing radial cracks , tread depth 2.5mm

Fail 29 Jul 2014 31,221 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 31,221 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 27,996 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 26,374 miles

Exhaust emissions too low to register on meter.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 24,504 miles

Emissions too low to register on meter.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 22,002 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 22,002 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 21,009 miles

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

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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WU07 YLF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WU07 YLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU07 YLF registered?

WU07 YLF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 May 2007.

Is WU07 YLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU07 YLF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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