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DE06 XDP

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,457 mi
Last recorded118,457 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 XDP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 118,457 miles

1x litre 10/30 oil added prior to emissions test

Front slight exhaust blow from front flexible pipe

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5 mm remain (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated

Nearside wiper a bit smeary

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remain (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

oil temp warning light flashing

Fail 15 Feb 2017 118,456 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1x litre 10/30 oil added prior to emissions test

Front slight exhaust blow from front flexible pipe

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5 mm remain (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated

Nearside wiper a bit smeary

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remain (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

oil temp warning light flashing

Pass 20 Jan 2016 101,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radiator leak

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 90,784 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 90,405 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread low at inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2014 83,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 81,725 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 81,725 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 69,549 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 69,399 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 52,124 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 40,551 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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DE06 XDP is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE06 XDP, 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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DE06 XDP is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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