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WR11 JSV

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,877 mi
Last recorded130,877 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR11 JSV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 130,877 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 126,662 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 114,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 114,716 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 92,287 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 92,287 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 72,140 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 66,077 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 66,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 57,098 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 57,098 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 48,090 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 48,080 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 39,856 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 39,856 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 33,152 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE REAR LEGAL ONLY (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE REAR LEGAL ONLY (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 33,152 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam NEARSIDE (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE REAR LEGAL ONLY (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE REAR LEGAL ONLY (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 25,597 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 18,757 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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WR11 JSV is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 WR11 JSV, 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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What year was WR11 JSV registered?

WR11 JSV is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 May 2011.

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