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FJ06 SUH

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,867 mi
Last recorded86,867 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ06 SUH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 86,867 miles

cracking on n/s and o/s rear tyres.

slight lift in n/s and o/s front bottom ball joints.

Fail 8 Oct 2015 86,867 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

cracking on n/s and o/s rear tyres.

slight lift in n/s and o/s front bottom ball joints.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 75,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear in n/s steering rack end.

Fail 14 Oct 2014 75,742 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear in n/s steering rack end.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 67,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

reccomend o/s inner rack joint fully examined as soon as possable

Fail 3 Oct 2013 67,444 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

reccomend o/s inner rack joint fully examined as soon as possable

Pass 26 Sep 2012 48,516 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 46,435 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 46,421 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 41,263 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 35,648 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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FJ06 SUH is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FJ06 SUH, 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 FJ06 SUH registered?

FJ06 SUH is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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