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WP55 OGL

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

151,279 mi
Last recorded151,279 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 OGL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 151,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 142,513 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 133,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 118,850 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 105,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 95,807 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 86,291 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 75,855 miles

N/S BEAM IMAGE POOR

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 75,855 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S BEAM IMAGE POOR

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 68,127 miles

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

Both front tyre's worn on inner edge's

Nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm

Offside front tyre worn to 1.6mm

Pass 29 Jan 2013 57,940 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2012 49,915 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2011 41,301 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 36,284 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 30,791 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 OGL is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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

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