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LJ56 JGZ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,827 mi
Last recorded88,827 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 JGZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 88,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 88,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 79,837 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 79,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 72,484 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin half worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at v joint (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 66,226 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 66,221 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 58,481 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 58,480 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 50,367 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 40,410 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 40,410 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 May 2011 30,412 miles

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise front wheel alignment check

n/s front brake disc rusty

Fail 18 May 2011 30,047 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise front wheel alignment check

n/s front brake disc rusty

Pass 24 May 2010 22,677 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 JGZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LJ56 JGZ, 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 JGZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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