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GF56 NYD

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,878 mi
Last recorded102,878 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 NYD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2022 102,878 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 96,908 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated center mounting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 96,907 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts exhaust oxygen sensor wiring touching propshaft and insulation damaged (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated center mounting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 92,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake long travel

Fail 18 Sep 2019 92,442 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level below minimum

coolant level below minimum

handbrake long travel

Pass 16 Oct 2018 83,505 miles

headlamp washers poor

Fail 21 Sep 2018 83,479 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Y section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 76,745 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edge

Engine Light On

Pass 6 Jul 2016 69,727 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 66,558 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 66,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 59,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level low

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2014 59,313 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level low

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 53,092 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 47,657 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 44,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in steering rack inner track rods

Fail 29 Sep 2011 44,037 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in steering rack inner track rods

Pass 20 Oct 2010 39,288 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 18 Oct 2010 39,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Oct 2009 32,235 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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GF56 NYD is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GF56 NYD, 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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GF56 NYD is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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