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WF56 PWE

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,670 mi
Last recorded158,670 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 PWE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 158,670 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sway bar corroded

front inner wishbone bushes deteriorated

rear trailing arms corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2021 158,664 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour rear both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded x4 all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sway bar corroded

front inner wishbone bushes deteriorated

rear trailing arms corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 150,070 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 146,775 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 143,480 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 139,665 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 139,661 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour reverse light permanently illuminated (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 131,267 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 122,502 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 105,118 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 105,109 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 90,245 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR BRAKE PADS OVER HALF WORN

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 70,770 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 57,795 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 PWE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PWE, 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 PWE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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