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LF06 MUV

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,789 mi
Last recorded150,789 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 MUV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 May 2018 150,789 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r door damaged

n/s/r tyre 3.mm and nail in tread

o/s/r wheel arch damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2017 143,613 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 138,882 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2016 138,882 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2015 133,886 miles

Oil leak

front numberplate is damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2014 127,004 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 119,586 miles

bonnet cable poor operation

eml light iluminated

registration plate lamps poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2012 93,983 miles

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

o/s front fog light lens broken.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 73,460 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 62,489 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 62,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 43,694 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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LF06 MUV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LF06 MUV, 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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LF06 MUV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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