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WV57 BBX

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,146 mi
Last recorded142,146 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 BBX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 142,146 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 142,142 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 119,416 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 119,416 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 110,521 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 101,689 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 101,688 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 88,566 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 76,968 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 65,354 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 54,071 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 54,070 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 42,282 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 31,325 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 31,325 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 BBX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV57 BBX, 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 BBX registered?

WV57 BBX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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