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ET06 WRU

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

165,118 mi
Last recorded165,118 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 WRU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 165,118 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2016 165,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 158,348 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 152,228 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front wipers poor (aero deck blades fitted )

Fail 13 May 2014 152,228 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers poor (aero deck blades fitted )

Fail 12 May 2014 152,226 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Boot full

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Drivers grab handle hanging down and hitting drivers head

Fail 23 Apr 2013 138,723 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 138,723 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 127,696 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 112,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 112,308 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 96,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2009 83,324 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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ET06 WRU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ET06 WRU, 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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ET06 WRU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 8 August 2006.

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