MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,151 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edges and down to 2mm in tread area (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edges and down to 2.5mm in tread area (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Outer sill corroded
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Deep cut in the o/s/f tyre
There is quite a lot of lift in the o/s lower suspension arm ball joint
The handbrake has only just met the required brake efficiency
The rear trailing arms and both subframes are all corroded
signs of movement in the n/s/r upper outer suspension bush
the n/s/r tyre is worn
the rear suspension arms are corroded
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
signs of movement in the n/s/r upper outer suspension bush
the n/s/r tyre is worn
the rear suspension arms are corroded
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
signs of wear in the n/s/r upper suspension arm bush
the rear suspension arms are very corroded
the rear tyres are worn, the n/s/r is right on the legal limit
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Some rear suspension components,rust corrosion
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Some rear suspension components,rust corrosion
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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LH56 OWL is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 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 LH56 OWL, 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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LH56 OWL is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 November 2006.
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