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WV57 AUX

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,814 mi
Last recorded97,814 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 AUX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2015 97,814 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Advise tracking due to tyre wear

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear handbrake calliper levers stuck on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil level low

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2014 78,024 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

N/S Drumstick has slight play only under load on rocker plates

Rear Brakes very slightly binding

Vehicle emmits alot of smoke on idle

Pass 28 May 2013 67,898 miles

Very smokey from exhaust

Pass 22 May 2012 56,650 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,494 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 37,752 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres have uneven tread wear (235/4019).

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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WV57 AUX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WV57 AUX, 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 WV57 AUX registered?

WV57 AUX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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The MOT history for WV57 AUX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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