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LN06 YPJ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1859cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,412 mi
Last recorded96,412 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN06 YPJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,859cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 96,412 miles

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

nearside front tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2015 87,580 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has a slight unevenly worn inner tread pattern

offside rear tyre outer sidewall has a large deep cut (not showing cords)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 87,580 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has a slight unevenly worn inner tread pattern

offside rear tyre outer sidewall has a large deep cut (not showing cords)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 79,682 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 72,871 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 62,221 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 62,221 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 52,846 miles

o/s/r brake dragging slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2010 42,947 miles

Both front tyres show signs of wear on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 32,102 miles

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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LN06 YPJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,859cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LN06 YPJ, 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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What year was LN06 YPJ registered?

LN06 YPJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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