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WN55 PBO

2005 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,581 mi
Last recorded118,581 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 159100,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 PBO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 118,581 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 111,814 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 101,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 101,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both rear tyres between 1.6-2mm, advise replacement

nearside front tyre worn off excessivly on the inner edge, advise replacement asap

offside front tyre starting to wear off on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2012 93,807 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 84,403 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 84,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 75,821 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 75,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 70,078 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 52,462 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 52,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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WN55 PBO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 100,823 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 WN55 PBO, 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 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WN55 PBO registered?

WN55 PBO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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The MOT history for WN55 PBO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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