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WU07 YMT

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

130,707 mi
Last recorded130,707 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU07 YMT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 130,707 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front sub-frame corroded

parking brake only just met requirments

Fail 25 Jul 2018 130,707 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front sub-frame corroded

parking brake only just met requirments

Fail 6 Jul 2018 129,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake poor

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake only just met requirments

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 19 Jul 2017 116,517 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 116,217 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 103,292 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 89,745 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 89,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 74,991 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Fail 25 Jun 2014 74,991 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Pass 8 Jul 2013 60,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 60,768 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 44,843 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 44,843 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 31,569 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade smearing slightly

Offside wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2010 23,679 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 23,679 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 YMT is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 WU07 YMT, 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 WU07 YMT registered?

WU07 YMT is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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