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GU56 CZY

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

278,962 mi
Last recorded278,962 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 CZY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 May 2024 278,962 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 265,812 miles

surface rust

Fail 2 Jun 2023 265,812 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2022 254,666 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 143,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 136,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 130,030 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 122,222 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 113,740 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 105,883 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2015 89,132 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 86,145 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 84,171 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 81,646 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 80,023 miles

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

Rear disc corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 80,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear disc corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2011 79,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 79,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 69,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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GU56 CZY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GU56 CZY, 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 GU56 CZY registered?

GU56 CZY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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