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WN56 JFV

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

180,475 mi
Last recorded180,475 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2019 180,475 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame insecurely attached x2 bolts missing/snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame excessively corroded to extent that holes by lower arm mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, also cut in outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 177,558 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 171,887 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 164,877 miles

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)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 164,874 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 157,052 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 154,587 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 154,523 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front brake pipes on calliper slightly corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2013 149,844 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 145,325 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 141,273 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 123,392 miles

rear brake discs badly worn

Pass 12 Oct 2009 94,687 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 94,687 miles

abs wire rubbing on off side front tyre

near side rear brake binding slightly

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 JFV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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