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WP58 PYJ

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,354 mi
Last recorded146,354 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP58 PYJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 146,354 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material STRONG ADVISE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 144,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 144,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 142,351 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 141,235 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 141,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking above rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded above rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 138,567 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 138,559 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2018 136,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel arch damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 chips (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 136,546 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel arch damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 117,767 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 117,767 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working inner (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

can not access luggage compartment to check items

traction control warning light illuminated indicating a fault with the system

Pass 29 Jan 2016 91,985 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 63,375 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 42,510 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 34,664 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 34,664 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 25,559 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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WP58 PYJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 86,393 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 WP58 PYJ, 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 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WP58 PYJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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