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FM56 TGZ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,549 mi
Last recorded155,549 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 TGZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 155,549 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 144,592 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 144,379 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 106,550 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 83,473 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 83,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 70,407 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 60,780 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 60,774 miles

Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 49,966 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 49,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 40,236 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 28,651 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 22,868 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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FM56 TGZ 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 FM56 TGZ, 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 FM56 TGZ registered?

FM56 TGZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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