MOT Status
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185,803 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges.
offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded, and worn. offside rear brake disc has been hot.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges.
offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded, and worn. offside rear brake disc has been hot.
Areas underneath corroded/rusty
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension bushes perished/slightly deteriorated
Vehicle has plastic sill covers
Wiper blades weak clearing screen
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box to centre pipe joint weak (6.1.2 (a))
Front chip in windscreen within mot limit
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sills and multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face badly worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides should replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner shoulder badly worn should replace a.s.a.p(marginal pass) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front chip on windscreen within mot limits
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box joint (needs attention) / exhaust pipe corroded in places (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides rear inner sill area / rear subframe mounting area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front head lamp aim adjusted pass repair side
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive seeping from back of engine should investigate and repare (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust system from front to rear corroded
Nearside Front brake discs inner face worn deep .
Nearside Rear parking brake poor efficiency.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
top engine covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
top engine covers and under trays fitted
exhaust rusty
oil warning light on dash
nsf abs wire fraying
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/r slight brake bind
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WN58 YYB is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 86,393 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 WN58 YYB, 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 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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WN58 YYB is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 January 2009.
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