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GJ56 KPL

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,741 mi
Last recorded80,741 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 KPL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 80,741 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 80,738 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 78,704 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 78,704 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 74,364 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 66,841 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test stickers, camera. ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 59,861 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 53,051 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 52,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 47,542 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 47,452 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 41,570 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack end.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 35,166 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 31,256 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 26,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 26,861 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 22,776 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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GJ56 KPL is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GJ56 KPL, 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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GJ56 KPL is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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