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GF56 USP

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,710 mi
Last recorded87,710 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 USP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 87,710 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to offside boot

damage to offside rear bumper

damage to offside rear light

engine management light on

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2017 87,528 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to offside boot

damage to offside rear bumper

damage to offside rear light

engine management light on

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2016 80,458 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

damage to offside boot lid

damage to offside rear bumper

damage to offside rear light lens

engine management light on

Pass 9 Oct 2015 71,884 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

engine management lamp is staying on

slight oil/coolent leaks

Fail 9 Oct 2015 71,884 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs in poor condition/below service standards

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

engine management lamp is staying on

slight oil/coolent leaks

Pass 27 Oct 2014 62,368 miles

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

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

Offside Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

wipers smeary

Fail 27 Oct 2014 62,368 miles

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

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

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

Offside Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

wipers smeary

Fail 26 Oct 2013 54,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

child seat fitted nearside rear

small stone chips in windscreen

tears in nearside front outer side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 26 Oct 2013 54,931 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

child seat fitted nearside rear

small stone chips in windscreen

tears in nearside front outer side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 21 Oct 2012 44,822 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to fully test nearside rear seat belt (child seat fitted)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 34,850 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 28,277 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 28,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 19,969 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)

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 USP is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 USP, 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 GF56 USP registered?

GF56 USP is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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