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INZ 2890

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

119,089 mi
Last recorded119,089 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationINZ 2890
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2018 119,089 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 179,870 miles

Nearside power steering pipe repair or to stop chafing?

Fail 14 Sep 2017 179,806 miles

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

Nearside power steering pipe repair or to stop chafing?

Offside Rear suspension arm bolt appears cross threaded

Fail 8 Aug 2017 178,775 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2016 97,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 28 Jul 2016 97,357 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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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INZ 2890 is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 INZ 2890, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was INZ 2890 registered?

INZ 2890 is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 February 2006.

Is INZ 2890 safe to buy?

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