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WP61 NVW

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1742cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,020 mi
Last recorded90,020 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 NVW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,742cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 90,020 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 86,574 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 83,280 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 80,450 miles

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

rear brakes squealing on brake test

Pass 12 Feb 2019 75,074 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 69,003 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 62,931 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 55,725 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 49,023 miles

engine management warning light on

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2015 48,949 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management warning light on

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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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WP61 NVW is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 72,040 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 WP61 NVW, 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 14 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WP61 NVW registered?

WP61 NVW is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 February 2012.

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