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EF06 BTX

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,778 mi
Last recorded98,778 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 BTX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 98,778 miles

Engine management light is on

Nearside Front tyre is wearing badly on inner edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front tyre is wearing badly on inner edge

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 98,778 miles

Engine management light is on

Nearside Front tyre is wearing badly on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front tyre is wearing badly on inner edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 90,073 miles

engine light on. engine oil light on

Fail 20 Jan 2017 89,870 miles

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

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

engine light on. engine oil light on

Pass 18 Jan 2016 81,720 miles

ENGINE UNDERTRAYS FITTED

FRONT PADS WEARING LOW

Fail 12 Sep 2014 75,473 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)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 75,473 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 66,468 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 59,888 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 59,888 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 26 May 2011 49,202 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 41,899 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 29,688 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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EF06 BTX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EF06 BTX, 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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EF06 BTX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 May 2006.

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