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LD56 EAF

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,039 mi
Last recorded122,039 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 EAF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 122,039 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

rear brake disc pitted

Fail 5 Oct 2019 122,039 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

rear brake disc pitted

Pass 8 Oct 2018 106,786 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 93,643 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 80,903 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 80,597 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 69,800 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 67,056 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 67,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 59,848 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 May 2013 59,848 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2012 52,903 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 52,903 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre wearing close to leagl limit

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge advise wheel alignment

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 3 Feb 2011 42,573 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 31,359 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 31,224 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close tp legal limit advise wheel alignment

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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LD56 EAF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LD56 EAF, 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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LD56 EAF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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