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WU56 NNZ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

269,684 mi
Last recorded269,684 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 NNZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2021 269,684 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 158,174 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 149,861 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 149,848 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 146,110 miles

engine management light showing on dash

Fail 30 May 2018 146,100 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine management light showing on dash

Pass 27 May 2017 140,811 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 140,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 140,788 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 140,756 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 124,142 miles

front tyres worn inner edges too limits/cracks in tread patterns..rear tyres splits in tread patterns

leak from power steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2013 115,370 miles

n/s waher jet inop

slight play in n/s inner rack arm balljoint

Fail 19 Aug 2013 115,350 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s waher jet inop

slight play in n/s inner rack arm balljoint

Pass 23 Aug 2012 100,550 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 100,392 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 90,865 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 90,773 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 76,909 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front wiper worn

Pass 18 Aug 2009 58,170 miles

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

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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WU56 NNZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 WU56 NNZ, 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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WU56 NNZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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