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EF06 BVJ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,680 mi
Last recorded136,680 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 BVJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 136,680 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under-body slightly corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2018 136,680 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under-body slightly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2018 136,637 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 131,720 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 126,492 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 117,007 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 104,439 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 104,439 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 11 May 2012 96,264 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 96,264 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 91,172 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 91,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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)

front discs worn

Pass 26 Jun 2010 87,727 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 81,870 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 BVJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF06 BVJ, 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 BVJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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