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BL06 ZCN

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,706 mi
Last recorded69,706 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 ZCN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 69,706 miles

Front Lower Arms Rear Bushes Poor.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm.

Slight Play in Nearside Front Steering Arm.

Fail 17 Dec 2015 69,706 miles

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

Front Lower Arms Rear Bushes Poor.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm.

Slight Play in Nearside Front Steering Arm.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 58,768 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 58,768 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

offside rear brake disc poor

Pass 11 Jul 2013 54,058 miles

both rear tyres on limit

Pass 14 Feb 2013 51,441 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 51,388 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 40,392 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2011 40,277 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2010 35,792 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 30,603 miles

slight free play o/s steering rack inner joint

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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BL06 ZCN is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 84,781 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 BL06 ZCN, 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 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL06 ZCN is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 5 July 2006.

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