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WU07 YNS

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,292 mi
Last recorded123,292 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU07 YNS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 123,292 miles

both front tyres bald on edges and close to cord

o/side top arm balljoint has play

Pass 3 Nov 2020 113,765 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 22 Oct 2020 113,565 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (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 31 Jul 2019 101,855 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play maximum limit of acceptable play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine management warning lamp active

Pass 7 Jun 2018 93,770 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 79,470 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 79,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 70,179 miles

item hanging from interior mirror

items obscured by engine cover and under trays

Fail 23 Feb 2016 70,179 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

item hanging from interior mirror

items obscured by engine cover and under trays

Pass 19 Feb 2015 62,549 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 62,549 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 55,447 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 48,638 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 40,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 Apr 2011 32,921 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 32,921 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 25,505 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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WU07 YNS is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YNS, 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 YNS registered?

WU07 YNS is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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