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LM55 NPF

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,288 mi
Last recorded148,288 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 NPF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 148,288 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 148,288 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 142,127 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 142,127 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 98,287 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 98,287 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine malfunction warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 28 Feb 2017 89,152 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 78,740 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 78,740 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play on steering rack inner joints

Pass 18 Mar 2015 67,858 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 59,103 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 59,103 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 49,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 40,830 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2011 32,868 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 8 Mar 2010 26,147 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 19,174 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 19,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

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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LM55 NPF 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 66.7%.

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 LM55 NPF, 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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LM55 NPF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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