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HJ56 TWN

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,614 mi
Last recorded160,614 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 TWN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 160,614 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 160,603 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 149,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 149,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 146,001 miles

Nearside Front slight sweat of oil from steering gaitor outer securing clip

Offside Front slight play in inner steering rack joint

oil leak from engine not excessive

Fail 7 Oct 2019 145,896 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 140,822 miles

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Oct 2018 140,822 miles

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Oct 2017 137,258 miles

Nearside Front lower bush arm slight play

Nearside Front slight oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2017 137,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind not visible on rolling brake test results - recommend rear brake check

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 126,558 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 112,074 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 111,390 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 96,046 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 88,556 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 83,942 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)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 83,934 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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 1 Nov 2011 69,455 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2010 52,387 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 37,303 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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HJ56 TWN is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HJ56 TWN, 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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HJ56 TWN is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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