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GJ06 HVO

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,657 mi
Last recorded96,657 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 HVO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 96,657 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Feb 2018 94,857 miles

nearside & offside front discs has slight rust

nearside & offside rear discs has slight rust

Pass 6 Feb 2017 94,335 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 93,217 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 90,334 miles

nearside & offside front tyre outer walls slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2014 90,325 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

nearside & offside front tyre outer walls slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2013 87,513 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 87,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 87,175 miles

Child seat fitted to o/s/r seat and unable to check rear seat belt at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 77,585 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 77,585 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 56,358 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 43,834 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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GJ06 HVO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GJ06 HVO, 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 GJ06 HVO registered?

GJ06 HVO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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