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WV61 MXN

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,691 mi
Last recorded63,691 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 MXN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 63,691 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 113,023 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 102,350 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 93,033 miles

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

Front subframe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust tail box corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2022 93,033 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front subframe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2021 83,824 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 77,972 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 77,964 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 74,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 67,240 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 62,007 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 61,975 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2016 51,710 miles

exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 39,488 miles

slight roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 2 Oct 2014 27,756 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 27,756 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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WV61 MXN is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WV61 MXN, 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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WV61 MXN is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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