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YE07 WEX

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,985 mi
Last recorded96,985 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE07 WEX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 96,985 miles

Brake discs rusted

Exhaust emits blue smoke under boost. Not enough to obstruct the vision of other road users but enough to flag an issue

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside and nearside front tyres bald inner edges

Offside outer sill panel corroding at rear

Fail 26 Oct 2016 96,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake discs rusted

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside and nearside front tyres bald inner edges

Offside outer sill panel corroding at rear

Pass 6 Jul 2015 93,986 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 85,459 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 85,459 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 73,189 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 60,180 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 60,180 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 47,857 miles

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

slight noise from off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Apr 2010 37,197 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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YE07 WEX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YE07 WEX, 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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YE07 WEX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 May 2007.

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