2011 Alfa Romeo 159 2.0L Diesel · WN61 JNV

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT passed in November 2025 at 85,637 miles, yet the history reveals a worsening trajectory regarding suspension integrity and braking performance. While the tester allowed the car through last year, they recorded a fractured spring support cup on the offside front lower MacPherson strut alongside severely worn inner tyre edges. This follows a consistent four year pattern where the front and rear sub frames and both rear trailing arms show progressive corrosion that remains classified as not seriously weakened. The braking system also deteriorated from an outright failure in October 2022, where the parking brake locked poorly and showed insufficient lever travel, down to repeated warnings about imbalance and required adjustment in subsequent tests. The record indicates deferred maintenance rather than resolved defects. At roughly 5,700 miles per annum over fifteen years, the odometer reading sits well below average for this age bracket. The MOT log shows steady annual increments of approximately four thousand to five thousand miles between October tests from 2022 through 2025, confirming consistent usage without sudden spikes or extended dormant periods. The single month gap between the failed and passed tests in October 2022 reflects a prompt retest following immediate tyre replacement and brake repairs. The low annual distance suggests reduced high speed motorway stress on drivetrain components, though prolonged standing often accelerates rubber degradation and invites surface rust formation across suspension mounting points. A prospective purchaser must examine the underbody corrosion around the front and rear sub frames closely, verifying whether the metal retains full thickness beneath surface scaling. The fractured spring support cup demands direct visual confirmation of alignment and load bearing capacity before committing to purchase. Buyers should also check steering response and uneven tyre wear patterns, as the persistent inner edge deterioration points to incorrect camber settings or worn suspension bushes. Testing the parking brake engagement force and listening for caliper drag during low speed runs will reveal whether the noted imbalance has been addressed or merely masked until the next advisory window closes.