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WV56 YZR

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

140,710 mi
Last recorded140,710 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 YZR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 140,710 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 140,705 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2019 131,015 miles

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

crash damage to front

Fail 28 Jan 2019 130,989 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside headlight broken

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front at 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

crash damage to front

Pass 23 Feb 2018 119,405 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 119,398 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 118,173 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 105,560 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 10,558 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)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 99,188 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 99,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 94,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 94,931 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 90,510 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 82,032 miles

Both front discs are starting to corrode on inside faces and have slight judder.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S and N/S front tyres are starting to wear on inside edges. O/S/R tyre is starting to wear on outside edge.

O/S/R brake is binding on slightly.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2012 82,032 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both front discs are starting to corrode on inside faces and have slight judder.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S and N/S front tyres are starting to wear on inside edges. O/S/R tyre is starting to wear on outside edge.

O/S/R brake is binding on slightly.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 70,378 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 54,670 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 44,070 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 44,062 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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WV56 YZR is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 WV56 YZR, 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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WV56 YZR is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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