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GN56 VKO

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,559 mi
Last recorded159,559 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 VKO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 159,559 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 140,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2013 120,164 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 119,494 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 99,686 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 99,294 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 68,190 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 62,248 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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GN56 VKO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GN56 VKO, 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 GN56 VKO registered?

GN56 VKO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 December 2006.

Is GN56 VKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN56 VKO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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