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WV07 VGZ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,103 mi
Last recorded73,103 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV07 VGZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 73,103 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 73,102 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2018 66,536 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered by under tray (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 15 May 2018 66,523 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered by under tray (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 May 2017 61,391 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 57,738 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 53,465 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion to rear underside

Fail 15 May 2015 53,449 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion to rear underside

Pass 12 May 2014 47,899 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 12 May 2014 47,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 May 2013 44,433 miles

Front brake pads worn...O/s/r brake slight drag...

Nearside Front 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 8 Mar 2012 36,524 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 29,622 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 29,622 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 24,316 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside front tyre worn heavily on the inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2010 24,316 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front tyre worn heavily on the inner edge

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 VGZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WV07 VGZ, 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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WV07 VGZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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