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WV07 URR

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

161,506 mi
Last recorded161,506 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV07 URR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 161,506 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))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 151,510 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

handbrake 16%

Fail 16 Oct 2021 151,500 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 146,161 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake 16%

Pass 29 Mar 2019 127,713 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 123,117 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 119,142 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 119,136 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 115,270 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 106,001 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 97,165 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 97,145 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 86,670 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 76,212 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 76,212 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 58,813 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 43,939 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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WV07 URR 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 76.5%.

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 WV07 URR, 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 WV07 URR registered?

WV07 URR is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 April 2007.

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