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EO56 NLZ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,310 mi
Last recorded135,310 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 NLZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 May 2018 135,310 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SUBFRAME (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMEND ATTENTION (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMEND ATTENTION (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUBFRAME /RESTRICTED INSPECTION DUE TO UNDERSHIELD FITTED RECOMMEND FURTHER INVESTIGATION (2.4.A.3)

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

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE SIGNS OF SURFACE RUST FRONT AND REAR AND ON COMPONENTS

Pass 5 Apr 2017 124,534 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 111,430 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 31 Mar 2015 97,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front sub frame getting corroded

rear sub frame/arms etc getting corroded

some play both bottom ball joints

Pass 14 Apr 2014 91,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Off side rear brake binding slightly.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2014 91,669 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Off side rear brake binding slightly.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 86,784 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some play front and rear drop links

Pass 3 Apr 2012 82,244 miles

Both rear springs brocken but still locate in normal running position after vehicle is lowered without assistance.

Emisions to clean to register.

Front tyres getting low and scrubing inner edges.

Slight play off side rear anti-roll bar link ball joints.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 68,011 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 58,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 45,087 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 45,087 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive 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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EO56 NLZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO56 NLZ, 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 NLZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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