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GFZ 5466

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,519 mi
Last recorded142,519 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFZ 5466
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 142,519 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 135,019 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 126,396 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 121,342 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 115,269 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 115,267 miles

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 108,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 101,334 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 94,268 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 94,209 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2016 82,587 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 82,313 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 71,236 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 62,190 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2013 51,938 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 24,734 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 19,896 miles

front brake imbalance 18%.

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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GFZ 5466 is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GFZ 5466, 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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GFZ 5466 is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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