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FG56 EEJ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,893 mi
Last recorded76,893 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 EEJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 76,893 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 76,893 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 75,238 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 75,236 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front exhaust flexi pipe slight deteration

Central Rear exhaust clamp corroded both sise

Pass 28 Jul 2018 73,036 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 69,228 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 slight brake bind

both front tyres inner edge bold

Pass 9 Jul 2016 66,148 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 62,944 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 58,171 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 52,890 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 46,317 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 38,678 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 38,678 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 30,753 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 30,753 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 26 Sep 2009 23,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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FG56 EEJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FG56 EEJ, 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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FG56 EEJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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