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EF56 XBY

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

115,930 mi
Last recorded115,930 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 XBY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 115,930 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 98,602 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 93,944 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 85,684 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 72,673 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 71,053 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 71,053 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake pads look low

Pass 15 Dec 2011 61,278 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 47,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2009 35,410 miles

o.s.r tyre on 2mm n.s.r tyre on 1.6 mm 2255017

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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EF56 XBY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EF56 XBY, 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 EF56 XBY registered?

EF56 XBY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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