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EJ56 NOF

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,429 mi
Last recorded126,429 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 NOF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 126,429 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 126,424 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 121,793 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 114,547 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2022 114,547 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2021 111,151 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame and rear suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2020 109,725 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Feb 2020 109,693 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 102,773 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 102,773 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2018 88,880 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 77,983 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 74,343 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 71,230 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 67,447 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 65,133 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 58,833 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 3 Mar 2011 51,523 miles

edgewear on front tyres

Pass 16 Mar 2010 42,274 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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EJ56 NOF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EJ56 NOF, 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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EJ56 NOF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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