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WN56 EOU

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

149,128 mi
Last recorded149,128 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 EOU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 149,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2020 144,342 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount broke (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 136,136 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 136,135 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 129,077 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 124,670 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 118,759 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 113,350 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 104,924 miles

rear brake discs are scored

Pass 14 Aug 2013 94,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front tyre worn (245/45/18 100Y)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 94,535 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front tyre worn (245/45/18 100Y)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 85,533 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 72,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 57,936 miles

Handbrake effort lower than expected but not failed

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 41,873 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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WN56 EOU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WN56 EOU, 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 EOU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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