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GL06 VPE

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 1859cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,106 mi
Last recorded148,106 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 VPE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,859cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2020 148,106 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 144,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 141,372 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2017 135,631 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 128,736 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 128,755 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 117,626 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 108,556 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 99,091 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 89,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 89,105 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 78,928 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 63,606 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 49,152 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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GL06 VPE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,859cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GL06 VPE, 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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GL06 VPE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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