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WR61 YPN

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,942 mi
Last recorded131,942 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 YPN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 131,942 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 131,941 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill within rear arm mounting (behind side skirt) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel fixing missing all wheels missing one bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at flex to caliper missing spring clip (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 128,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearmost mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Handbrake at limit of pass. I strongly recommend adjustment or repair.

Pass 15 Jan 2024 123,881 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake performance could be improved

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 123,881 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emissions test not performed (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer broken due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake performance could be improved

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 118,409 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake performance could be improved, requirements only just met

Rear parking brake lever has long travel (on limit)

Fail 10 Jan 2023 118,409 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake lever has long travel (on limit)

Pass 17 Jan 2022 112,371 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 103,777 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 96,030 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 90,698 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 78,069 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 63,542 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 47,374 miles

all 4 tyres close to limit

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 30 Dec 2014 31,380 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape 235/40/19

offside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall 235/40/19

Fail 27 Dec 2014 31,174 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape 235/40/19

offside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall 235/40/19

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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WR61 YPN is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 WR61 YPN, 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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WR61 YPN is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 12 December 2011.

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