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WN56 HXY

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,747 mi
Last recorded180,747 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 180,747 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 180,737 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 171,995 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 171,995 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 156,558 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 149,192 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 142,524 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 126,072 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 111,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2014 111,137 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 100,021 miles

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

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Oct 2012 83,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2012 83,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 54,531 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 54,524 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 39,997 miles

Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 HXY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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