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WN56 HWR

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

144,587 mi
Last recorded144,587 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 HWR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2025 144,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 8 Feb 2024 131,767 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 126,281 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 120,958 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 120,875 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 108,257 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded but not weaking the structure of the vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake flexi supported by cable ties both front

corrosion on front and rear subframes

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 9 Jul 2021 108,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded but not weaking the structure of the vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake flexi supported by cable ties both front

corrosion on front and rear subframes

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2020 105,669 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 103,167 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 97,664 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 93,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Sep 2015 87,579 miles

Nearside Rear tyre centre & inner tread worn, but not main tread.

Rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 28 Aug 2015 87,547 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre centre & inner tread worn, but not main tread.

Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 22 Aug 2014 78,462 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 71,543 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner egdes, but not main tread.

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

Offside front tyre slightly perished.

Slight play in nearside front inner rack joint.

nearside rear tyre has cut deep enough to reach ply/cords, but not in excess of requirements.

Fail 29 Aug 2013 71,540 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres worn on inner egdes, but not main tread.

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

Offside front tyre slightly perished.

Slight play in nearside front inner rack joint.

nearside rear tyre has cut deep enough to reach ply/cords, but not in excess of requirements.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 63,463 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 63,461 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 62,226 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 54,075 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2011 53,275 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 53,275 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 43,057 miles

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

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

slight wear in both front brake discs not to exccess

Fail 10 Jan 2011 43,056 miles

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

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)

slight wear in both front brake discs not to exccess

Pass 5 Oct 2009 24,829 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 HWR is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HWR, 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 HWR is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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