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GU56 DBX

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,294 mi
Last recorded152,294 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 DBX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 152,294 miles

Nearside Front Outer Driveshaft constant velocity gaiter retaining clip loose

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 152,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Driveshaft constant velocity gaiter retaining clip loose

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 147,885 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 147,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 140,763 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 134,975 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 130,723 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 128,172 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 126,928 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 126,922 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 123,821 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 120,560 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 120,039 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 94,512 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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GU56 DBX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel 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 GU56 DBX, 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 DBX registered?

GU56 DBX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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