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DU56 YJL

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,659 mi
Last recorded115,659 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 YJL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 115,659 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 115,659 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 109,957 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 109,927 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 97,834 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 97,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 149,798 miles

coolant low / rear heat shield loose / corrosion on o/s/r outer sill / o/s/f tyre 3mm / corrosion on o/s/r top suspension mount

rear exhaust clamps need replacing / heavy corrosion on sub frames x suspension units

Fail 6 Sep 2019 149,798 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

coolant low / rear heat shield loose / corrosion on o/s/r outer sill / o/s/f tyre 3mm / corrosion on o/s/r top suspension mount

rear exhaust clamps need replacing / heavy corrosion on sub frames x suspension units

Pass 17 Aug 2018 139,696 miles

coolant low / o/s/r top mount corroding / corrosion on suspension units / rear exhaust clamps need replacing

corrosion on front x rear sub frames / heavy corrosion on n/s/r bottom suspension arm

Pass 31 Aug 2017 76,891 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 74,947 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 74,942 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 16 Nov 2015 70,106 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 63,870 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges.

Fail 25 Nov 2014 63,870 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 54,409 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 48,159 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 48,157 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 41,647 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 34,905 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all discs have slight corrosion on

Pass 28 Aug 2009 31,266 miles

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

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

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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DU56 YJL is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DU56 YJL, 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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DU56 YJL is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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