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FJ56 WNP

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,662 mi
Last recorded123,662 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ56 WNP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 123,662 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 115,863 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 115,849 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 107,391 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 97,993 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 90,625 miles

Front sub frame has corrosion

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush has slight play

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

Offside Rear trailing arm bush have slight play

exhaust system corrodid through out

has a major coolant leak through a loose pipe

Fail 1 Feb 2016 90,623 miles

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

Front sub frame has corrosion

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush has slight play

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

Offside Rear trailing arm bush have slight play

exhaust system corrodid through out

has a major coolant leak through a loose pipe

Pass 8 Jan 2015 82,467 miles

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

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

wheel alignment check

Pass 9 Jan 2014 74,310 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 74,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,777 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 63,682 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 63,628 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 49,843 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 36,228 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 31,717 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 31,687 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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FJ56 WNP is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 84,781 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 FJ56 WNP, 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 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ56 WNP is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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