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WD55 ZPW

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,549 mi
Last recorded138,549 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 ZPW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 138,549 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 138,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 131,939 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 131,939 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 119,603 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 119,557 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 105,829 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 105,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing/worn on edge & both rear tyres very close to limit

Pass 7 Aug 2010 91,715 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 74,106 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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WD55 ZPW is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WD55 ZPW, 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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WD55 ZPW is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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