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WN61 JNV

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,637 mi
Last recorded85,637 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN61 JNV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 85,637 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Spring support cup fractured (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 83,082 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 78,460 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. PARKING BRAKE ONLY 16% EFFICIENCY. RECOMMEND ADJUSTMENT. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 NSR/OSR TRAILING ARMS. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 74,461 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% NSR 182KG. OSR 270KG. BOTH LOCK. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 NSR/OSR TRAILING ARMS. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 74,461 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 14% NSR 150KG. OSR 104KG. NO LOCKS. (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% NSR 182KG. OSR 270KG. BOTH LOCK. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 NSR/OSR TRAILING ARMS. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 70,167 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% NSR 173KG. OSR 233KG. PARKING BRAKE ONLY 16% ON LIMIT. RECOMMEND ADJUSTMENT. NSR 137KG. OSR 129KG NO LOCKS. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 NSR/OSR TRAILING ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 65,528 miles

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL.

Fail 28 Oct 2020 65,528 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm INSIDE EDGES AND CUTS. REPLACE ASAP. 235/40 19 (TRACKING) (5.2.3 (e))

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSR/OSR VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm INSIDE EDGES. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. 235/40 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 61,810 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 56,997 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output DIM (4.1.4 (b))

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

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair PARKING BRAKE 16% EFFICIENCY (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 50,965 miles

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2017 50,960 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 44,358 miles

Offside Front INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE WORN. (TRACKING)

Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

X2 SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 13 Oct 2016 44,352 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE WORN. (TRACKING)

Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

X2 SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 28 Oct 2015 38,995 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 32,786 miles

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 JNV is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 WN61 JNV, 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.

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WN61 JNV is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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