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WN56 JBV

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,233 mi
Last recorded57,233 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 57,233 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

parking brake system requires attention just met legal requirements of 16%

slight brake at offside rear and nearside rear wheels

Pass 3 Nov 2015 50,534 miles

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND AT BOTH REAR WHEELS.

Pass 21 Nov 2013 41,561 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 41,560 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

BOTH REAR BRAKES HAVE MANUAL BIND THEREFORE UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 40,608 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake discs corroded all round

n/s/f wheel buckled

rear brakes sticking on

slight judder at brakes

Pass 22 Sep 2011 36,897 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 36,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2011 33,166 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 25,816 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 25,817 miles

Offside Front 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)

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 JBV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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