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WR59 DCU

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

45,692 mi
Last recorded45,692 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 DCU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 45,692 miles

Manegment lamp on

Fail 7 Feb 2014 45,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Manegment lamp on

Pass 18 Jan 2013 37,202 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 37,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Oct 2012 36,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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WR59 DCU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 WR59 DCU, 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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What year was WR59 DCU registered?

WR59 DCU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 November 2009.

Is WR59 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR59 DCU shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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