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OU61 WZL

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,480 mi
Last recorded126,480 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU61 WZL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 126,480 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 126,453 miles

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected front and rear brakes corroded and sticking brake pads (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s / corrosion due to storage (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s corrosion due to storage (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 126,450 miles

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

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

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected front and rear brakes corroded and sticking brake pads (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s / corrosion due to storage (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s corrosion due to storage (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 126,429 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 120,379 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 101,618 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 101,618 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 87,590 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 85,790 miles

Fuel system component leaking water trap (7.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 66,999 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 49,356 miles

exhaust backbox delaminated

Pass 24 Nov 2014 46,308 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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OU61 WZL is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 OU61 WZL, 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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What year was OU61 WZL registered?

OU61 WZL is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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