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WN55 PGF

2005 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

144,785 mi
Last recorded144,785 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 159100,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 PGF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 144,785 miles

Rear brakes sticky

Fail 3 May 2017 144,785 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)

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

Rear brakes sticky

Fail 21 Feb 2017 144,780 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) FOULING AND RUBBED THROUGH ON OUTER OS CV BOOT (2.2.D.2b)

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN CLIPS

LIFT IN BOTH FRONT OS & NS LOWER SWIVELS

PLAY TO BOTH STEERING RACK INNER TIE ROD JOINTS

REAR SUSPENSION COVERED RESTRICTING INSPECTION

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REAR (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 140,501 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

BOTH REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

PLAY TO BOTH STEERING RACK TIE ROD ENDS AT ENTRY INTO RACK GAITERS

UNDER CAR COVERS PREVENTING SOME INSPECTION OF REAR SUSPENSION

Fail 19 Feb 2016 140,431 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONTS (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

BOTH REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

BOTH REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

PLAY TO BOTH STEERING RACK TIE ROD ENDS AT ENTRY INTO RACK GAITERS

UNDER CAR COVERS PREVENTING SOME INSPECTION OF REAR SUSPENSION

Pass 12 Feb 2015 131,179 miles

ns front brake pad wire rubbing on wheel

Fail 10 Feb 2015 131,179 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both handbrake levers not returning to fully off position

ns front brake pad wire rubbing on wheel

osr brake binding

Pass 1 Mar 2014 118,595 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 113,506 miles

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2013 113,506 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 Mar 2012 89,659 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 89,509 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 64,555 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 37,353 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 37,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 17,497 miles

ADVISE brake discs rusty

Fail 30 Mar 2009 17,496 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVISE brake discs rusty

ADVISE o/s/r inner side lamp not working

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 PGF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 WN55 PGF, 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 PGF registered?

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

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