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WN61 JJL

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1742cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,141 mi
Last recorded70,141 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN61 JJL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,742cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 70,141 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 70,141 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 68,341 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 68,341 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 63,885 miles

engine, under and sill covers fitted

exhuast corroding

Fail 2 Jun 2021 63,882 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

engine, under and sill covers fitted

exhuast corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2020 62,588 miles

Nearside Rear light unit outer lens is damaged

Offside Front tyre has a slight cut in the sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 2 Jul 2019 60,283 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 91,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre uneven wear

Pass 16 Jun 2017 84,970 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2016 47,015 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 47,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 41,800 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 41,613 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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WN61 JJL is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 83,419 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 WN61 JJL, 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 15 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN61 JJL registered?

WN61 JJL is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 6 October 2011.

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