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WL61 PYH

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,965 mi
Last recorded142,965 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL61 PYH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2023 142,965 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Both front wiper rubbers worn.

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner tread. 235/40/r19-96y

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/r19-98w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40/r19-96y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight oil leak under vehicle.

Fail 7 Dec 2022 142,944 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 138,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 134,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 125,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 99,822 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 90,270 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Extensive corrosion on Nearside (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 90,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Extensive corrosion on Nearside (2.4.G.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 78,802 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 63,978 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 63,978 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users sideskirt (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 47,684 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 47,362 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wipers smearing screen

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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WL61 PYH is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 WL61 PYH, 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 WL61 PYH registered?

WL61 PYH is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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