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WP55 OGB

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,927 mi
Last recorded140,927 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 OGB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 140,927 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

front & rear subframe corroded

handbrake slightly long

slight corrosion on brake pipe and flexible ferrules

slight corrosion underside/inner arch areas

Fail 2 Feb 2023 140,912 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake slightly long

slight corrosion front and rear subframe

slight corrosion on brake pipes/flexible ferruls

slight corrosion other areas of underside/inner arches etc

Pass 19 Jan 2022 137,784 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside corroding under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

sills corroded, covers fitted

slight corrosion on suspension components, subframes etc, front undertray fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2021 135,734 miles

numerous brake pipes slightly corroded

slight bind rear brakes

slight corrosion underside eg rear sills etc

small chips in windscreen not affecting view

suspension components slightly corroded eg shock absorbers, rear upper arms etc

Fail 18 Jan 2021 135,728 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 133,505 miles

slight corrosion on some brake pipes

slight corrosion on subframes and rear suspension arms

Pass 21 Jan 2019 127,499 miles

Front Lower both arms rear bushes starting to split

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel slight buckle

both rear brakes binding

slight corrosion on some brake pipes

small chips in front screen

Fail 17 Jan 2019 127,499 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Front Lower both arms rear bushes starting to split

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel slight buckle

both rear brakes binding

slight corrosion on some brake pipes

small chips in front screen

Pass 25 Jan 2018 122,439 miles

both front tyres v.worn inner edge

fuel tank heat shield clips req

o/s/f lower arm bushes deteriorated

slight bind n/s/r brake

slight side to side play in hand brake lever

suspension components corroded eg arms

Fail 17 Jan 2018 122,326 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres v.worn inner edge

fuel tank heat shield clips req

o/s/f lower arm bushes deteriorated

slight bind n/s/r brake

slight side to side play in hand brake lever

suspension components corroded eg arms

Pass 24 Jan 2017 117,040 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 111,812 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 106,862 miles

handbrake cables poor

high level brake light bulbs out

o/s number polate light loose

play in o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint and bush spliting

rear brakes slightly sticky

wiper linkage broken but still working

Fail 6 Jan 2015 106,673 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high level brake light bulbs out

o/s number polate light loose

play in o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint and bush spliting

rear brakes slightly sticky

wiper linkage broken but still working

Pass 23 Jan 2014 99,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2014 99,658 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/R Brake binding slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 91,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R Brake binding slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 82,891 miles

O/S/R brake binding slight !!!

Rear brakes require attention!!!!

Pass 21 Jan 2011 64,259 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 41,889 miles

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

Interior bonnet release handle broken

Pass 24 Jan 2009 22,719 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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WP55 OGB is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WP55 OGB, 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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WP55 OGB is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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