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WN56 EOP

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,806 mi
Last recorded157,806 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 EOP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 157,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Upper ball joint play

Nearside indicator faded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

Offside lower ball joint play

corrosion to front subframe and rear arm

play in steering inner joint

Pass 26 Sep 2017 140,593 miles

both front tyres worn low inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 22 Sep 2017 140,592 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front tyres worn low inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2016 124,946 miles

engine management light on

Pass 12 Oct 2015 121,717 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 118,082 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 118,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 118,067 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 112,404 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 112,026 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 105,982 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 105,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 100,035 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 100,034 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 93,403 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 85,502 miles

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

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

low emissions vehicle, unable to measure results

oil level low

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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WN56 EOP is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WN56 EOP, 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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WN56 EOP is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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