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LR06 NFZ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,471 mi
Last recorded170,471 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 NFZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 170,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 148,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside upper wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 124,831 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel left.

Rear exhaust system is deteriorated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 111,552 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 104,288 miles

both front upper suspension arms bushes deteriorated

both rear indicators discoloured

both rear tyres and nearside front tyre treads low

Pass 22 Mar 2016 99,922 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2016 99,921 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2015 93,496 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 93,496 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 83,022 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 1,780 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 68,536 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 68,536 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 58,098 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 58,098 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 46,950 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 46,950 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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LR06 NFZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LR06 NFZ, 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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LR06 NFZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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