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WN56 HXS

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,033 mi
Last recorded121,033 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 HXS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 121,033 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake caliper rattle clip missing

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake slight binding

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Under-trays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2017 120,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake caliper rattle clip missing

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake slight binding

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Under-trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 112,331 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 112,326 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 104,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Apr 2014 99,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Fail 27 Mar 2014 99,257 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 22 Mar 2013 92,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 84,877 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)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 84,856 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 75,749 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 75,749 miles

Offside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 67,125 miles

play in o/s steering rack

Fail 20 Oct 2010 67,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

play in o/s steering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2009 42,088 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 HXS is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HXS, 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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What year was WN56 HXS registered?

WN56 HXS is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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