MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,564 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
n/s/f lower arm rear bush deteriorated
rear tyres worn
suspension components corroded eg rear arms, sub frames and shock absorbers etc
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear tyres slightly worn
slight corrosion on suspension components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight corrosion on suspension components
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front tyres worn inside
rear suspension arms slightly corroded
Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both front (1.1.A.3d)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front upper (2.4.G.2)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front tyres worn inside
rear suspension arms slightly corroded
steering rack arm bushes worn (o/s req!)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
N/S/R Brake binding slightly
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
F Subframe corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
F Subframe corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Slight play in O/S/R Suspension bushes
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
N/S/F Tyre badly worn on inner edge
Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Slight play in O/S/R Suspension bushes
centre level brake light some segments out
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine management light on
slight play offside inner track rod
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NG55 XWB is a 2006 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 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 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 NG55 XWB, 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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NG55 XWB is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 February 2006.
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