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WN56 JLX

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,403 mi
Last recorded122,403 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 JLX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 122,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 6 Nov 2020 122,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened several holes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 15 Oct 2019 119,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 116,718 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 116,672 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 112,968 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 109,834 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust emissions zero, not recorded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 97,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 98W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 98W (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 97,946 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 98W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 98W (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 91,235 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 91,230 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 77,775 miles

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

Nearside handbrake recording low effort

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Tow bar securing bolts could do with washers

Pass 20 Sep 2012 66,262 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 discs are rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2011 55,646 miles

O/S/F hub carrier bracket touches coil spring/shockabsorber unit when suspension hangs free on lock to lock check

Fail 30 Sep 2011 55,626 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

O/S/F hub carrier bracket touches coil spring/shockabsorber unit when suspension hangs free on lock to lock check

Rear wiper rubber split

Pass 5 Oct 2010 44,980 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 34,526 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 34,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 JLX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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