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FH55 YCY

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,497 mi
Last recorded117,497 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 YCY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 117,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 117,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 102,496 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Nov 2016 102,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 88,415 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 73,038 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 54,650 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 54,650 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 52,034 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 48,949 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2011 46,670 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 42,054 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 37,835 miles

engine light on

near side front tyre border line

near side rear tyre border line

Fail 27 Feb 2009 37,820 miles

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

engine light on

near side front tyre border line

near side rear tyre border line

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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FH55 YCY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver 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 FH55 YCY, 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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FH55 YCY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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