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MJ59 WNG

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

151,929 mi
Last recorded151,929 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 WNG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 151,929 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 151,925 miles

Nearside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 148,641 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust shield insecure

handbrake just passed it efficiency

Fail 5 Mar 2022 148,641 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2021 138,252 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 138,224 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function shocker lower cup snapped off and spring dropped (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank exhaust shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 125,987 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 112,204 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Dec 2018 112,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 104,423 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 7 Dec 2016 99,496 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 99,494 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 91,670 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 83,668 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s rear tyre perished around tread

Pass 4 Dec 2013 70,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2013 70,116 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 56,788 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 56,753 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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MJ59 WNG is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 86,393 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 MJ59 WNG, 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 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MJ59 WNG is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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