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GY06 LWR

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,786 mi
Last recorded144,786 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 LWR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 144,786 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both have some slight edge wear but not low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp cracked

Offside Rear handbrake bracket broken

Pass 28 Feb 2020 136,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Slight bind on handbrake OFFside rear

Vehicle has a clutch issue

Fail 24 Feb 2020 136,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Slight bind on handbrake OFFside rear

Vehicle has a clutch issue

Pass 15 Mar 2019 126,614 miles

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

Nearside front fog lamp lense cracked

Fail 8 Mar 2019 126,407 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Dangerous (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Flickering (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside front fog lamp lense cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2018 114,326 miles

Engine warning lamp illuminated

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Multi function display reporting indicator bulb issue

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 114,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine warning lamp illuminated

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Multi function display reporting indicator bulb issue

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 100,546 miles

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

Oil leak turbo area ()

both rear brakes hanging on slightly

engine management light displayed on dash

Fail 4 Mar 2017 100,426 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear brakes hanging on slightly

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

Oil leak turbo area ()

engine management light displayed on dash

Pass 4 Mar 2016 89,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 80,799 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 80,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 69,726 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2013 61,963 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 49,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 45,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 45,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2010 36,640 miles

offside front foglamp broken

Fail 29 Mar 2010 36,637 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front foglamp broken

Fail 22 May 2009 29,738 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight damage to n/s/r outer tyre sidewall

Pass 22 May 2009 29,738 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

slight damage to n/s/r outer tyre sidewall

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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GY06 LWR is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GY06 LWR, 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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GY06 LWR is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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