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FD06 XLG

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,251 mi
Last recorded109,251 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 XLG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 109,251 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 109,251 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 99,388 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 99,316 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 89,379 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 89,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 81,728 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 71,304 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 60,625 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 51,455 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 51,455 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 49,796 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 40,579 miles

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FD06 XLG is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FD06 XLG, 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 FD06 XLG registered?

FD06 XLG is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 August 2006.

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