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DE56 VEH

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,246 mi
Last recorded53,246 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 VEH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 53,246 miles

Signs of moisture on both front calipers but no obvious leaks

Pass 10 Dec 2010 46,729 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 46,729 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 37,713 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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DE56 VEH is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 DE56 VEH, 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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DE56 VEH is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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