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EO56 NLV

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,301 mi
Last recorded88,301 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 NLV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 88,301 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

eml light on dash

Fail 3 Oct 2015 88,301 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

eml light on dash

Pass 7 Oct 2014 68,841 miles

engine management light on

fuel cap cover damaged

nearside rear tyre worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

offside front inner c/v boot damp with oil

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2013 54,890 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S front lifting block missing

O/S rear brake sticks slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

coolent low

damage on N/S outer sill

slight corrosion on suspension and components

warning lights on

winter tyre on O/S rear

Fail 27 Sep 2013 54,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S front lifting block missing

O/S rear brake sticks slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

coolent low

damage on N/S outer sill

slight corrosion on suspension and components

warning lights on

winter tyre on O/S rear

Pass 19 Sep 2012 35,700 miles

all x4 tyres wearing out on edges

slight movement in n/s/f steering arm fixing.

Pass 24 Sep 2011 27,685 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 27,593 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 2010 21,211 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Sep 2009 16,038 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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EO56 NLV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EO56 NLV, 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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EO56 NLV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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