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LH56 OWL

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

174,151 mi
Last recorded174,151 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH56 OWL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 174,151 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 174,031 miles

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))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 173,969 miles

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))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 162,048 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 159,919 miles

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))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 152,980 miles

Deep cut in the o/s/f tyre

There is quite a lot of lift in the o/s lower suspension arm ball joint

Pass 12 Sep 2016 144,433 miles

The handbrake has only just met the required brake efficiency

The rear trailing arms and both subframes are all corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 132,998 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 132,947 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 119,806 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 104,269 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 104,269 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 96,995 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 71,007 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 50,055 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 33,159 miles

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

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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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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