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WN56 JBZ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,853 mi
Last recorded118,853 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 JBZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 118,853 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 112,263 miles

Near side rear disk corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 105,892 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 105,891 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 92,891 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 79,727 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 71,154 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 71,154 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 65,052 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 55,800 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 55,800 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 52,521 miles

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

slight wear in offside steering rack

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 19 Oct 2009 35,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front wheels require tracking

Fail 16 Oct 2009 35,382 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front wheels require tracking

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 JBZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JBZ, 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 JBZ registered?

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

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