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WF56 PKN

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,103 mi
Last recorded101,103 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 PKN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 101,103 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 90,910 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 90,678 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 82,443 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 74,832 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 23 Oct 2013 74,830 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

o/s rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Oct 2012 66,775 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2011 59,226 miles

same as before ref vt32 699468381244

Fail 15 Oct 2011 59,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near front tyre has a cut in the centre tread.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 49,433 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing from the edges

offside and nearside rear slight brake bind

Pass 21 Sep 2009 37,716 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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WF56 PKN is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WF56 PKN, 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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WF56 PKN is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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