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WN61 JRU

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,015 mi
Last recorded151,015 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN61 JRU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 151,015 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 150,988 miles

Central Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 147,824 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 139,779 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 139,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 138,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 134,059 miles

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 24 Aug 2021 130,772 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 130,772 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 125,161 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 113,800 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 106,580 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 103,446 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 103,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 89,625 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 71,557 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 54,214 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 JRU is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JRU, 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 JRU is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 2 November 2011.

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