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LT61 ZWN

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

144,228 mi
Last recorded144,228 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT61 ZWN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 144,228 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 143,665 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 130,604 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 119,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 119,152 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 106,163 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 106,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 96,872 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 91,662 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 91,659 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 85,816 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover missing

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge of tread

Offside Slight movement in offside wing mirror unit

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 85,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover missing

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge of tread

Offside Slight movement in offside wing mirror unit

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 78,592 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 78,589 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 68,624 miles

Front brake pads 90% or more worn,Recommend their replaced

Fail 20 Jul 2018 68,622 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Front brake pads 90% or more worn,Recommend their replaced

Pass 18 Aug 2017 59,298 miles

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 30 Jul 2016 47,334 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 47,334 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip beam (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 37,798 miles

inboard edge of each front tyre is worn.

Fail 25 Aug 2015 37,798 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

inboard edge of each front tyre is worn.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 28,276 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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LT61 ZWN is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 83,419 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 LT61 ZWN, 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 15 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LT61 ZWN is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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