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DN56 EWE

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

142,713 mi
Last recorded142,713 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 EWE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 142,713 miles

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

Slight bind at N/S F and O/S R brakes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 121,119 miles

chip to zone a not mire than 10mm

o/s/r tyre worn on inner side

Fail 25 Sep 2015 121,119 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

chip to zone a not mire than 10mm

o/s/r tyre worn on inner side

Pass 7 Oct 2014 99,476 miles

Both rear discs worn

Eml on dash

Fail 7 Oct 2014 99,476 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Both rear discs worn

Eml on dash

Pass 5 Sep 2013 75,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 75,450 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 60,105 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 60,095 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 53,945 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 53,944 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 41,638 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 41,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 30,728 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 30,722 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f brake disc distorted

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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DN56 EWE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DN56 EWE, 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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What year was DN56 EWE registered?

DN56 EWE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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