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FJ06 YGM

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

235,464 mi
Last recorded235,464 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ06 YGM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 235,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 146,141 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened several (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

e.m.l on

under engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 137,190 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 126,489 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 126,485 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2014 107,763 miles

front subframe starting to corrode

Fail 22 Dec 2014 107,527 miles

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

front subframe starting to corrode

Pass 10 Jan 2014 94,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 74,642 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 71,688 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 71,688 miles

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

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 11 Jul 2011 62,663 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 51,533 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 39,488 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 YGM is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc 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 FJ06 YGM, 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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FJ06 YGM is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 July 2006.

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