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CX06 HNJ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

197,382 mi
Last recorded197,382 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX06 HNJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2020 197,382 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured starting to show white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light inop

engine management light on

Pass 21 Mar 2018 191,648 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

some movement in front track rods to track rod ends

Fail 19 Mar 2018 191,644 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

some movement in front track rods to track rod ends

Pass 28 Mar 2017 164,362 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 164,362 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil change light flashing

Pass 9 Apr 2016 149,548 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 149,548 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 11 May 2015 140,679 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nsf tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 11 May 2015 140,679 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nsf tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 27 May 2014 134,480 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 126,141 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 112,803 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 96,513 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 95,524 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Inner 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)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 May 2010 80,694 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 80,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 69,135 miles

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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CX06 HNJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CX06 HNJ, 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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CX06 HNJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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