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LJ56 GWE

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,092 mi
Last recorded149,092 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 GWE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 149,092 miles

Engine Cover fitted.

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic under covers fitted unable to fully check underside.

Fail 1 Oct 2021 149,092 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Engine Cover fitted.

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic under covers fitted unable to fully check underside.

Pass 21 Oct 2020 136,079 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 132,811 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2018 127,718 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 119,347 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 112,739 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 109,487 miles

Offside Front screen washer jet inopertive

Rear child seat fitted rear seat belt not checked

engine under tray fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2015 109,487 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front screen washer jet inopertive

Rear child seat fitted rear seat belt not checked

engine under tray fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2014 104,673 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 104,673 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 98,618 miles

all four tyres iner edges wearing

Fail 14 Aug 2013 98,618 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

all four tyres iner edges wearing

Pass 22 Aug 2012 92,711 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 82,874 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 82,874 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 69,725 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 56,805 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge.

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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LJ56 GWE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LJ56 GWE, 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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LJ56 GWE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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