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FD06 XLN

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,059 mi
Last recorded111,059 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 XLN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 111,059 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 111,059 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 108,574 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 104,720 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 22 Sep 2015 102,229 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed row 2 (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed row 2 (5.2.2b)

engine mill lamp on

Fail 15 Sep 2015 102,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed row 2 (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed row 2 (5.2.2b)

engine mill lamp on

Pass 28 Jul 2014 98,753 miles

EML lamp on at time of test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 93,765 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

eml on

Fail 16 Jul 2013 93,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

eml on

Pass 18 Jul 2012 86,689 miles

Play in N/S/F upper suspension joint

Front inner brake pads worn to limit (Discs worn)

N/S/R tyre close to legal limit

O/S screen washer poor

O/S/R & N/S/R seat belts in slightly poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2011 74,713 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 74,644 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 59,887 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 43,123 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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FD06 XLN is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD06 XLN, 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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FD06 XLN is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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