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BN61 HRW

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,962 mi
Last recorded63,962 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 HRW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 63,962 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 55,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust clamp broken

exhaust poor condition

Fail 13 Sep 2024 55,329 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 8 Sep 2023 48,892 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Front wipers smearing

Fail 7 Sep 2023 48,892 miles

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

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Front wipers smearing

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 46,927 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 44,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2020 41,710 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

Engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 41,710 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Back box outer skin corroded

Engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 39,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2018 38,139 miles

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

Rear Back box outer skin corroded

Under tray & engine cover fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

Fail 17 Sep 2018 38,138 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (4.60mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.31mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.03mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.74mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Back box outer skin corroded

Under tray & engine cover fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2017 36,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 34,745 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2016 34,743 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2015 32,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6m legal limit and badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

emissions to low for a print out

nail in nearside rear tyre

under trays fitted obscuring some underside componets

Pass 1 Oct 2014 29,105 miles

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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BN61 HRW is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BN61 HRW, 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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BN61 HRW is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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