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LR06 NHJ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,451 mi
Last recorded98,451 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 NHJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 98,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 88,868 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

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

engine k light on

Fail 2 Aug 2017 88,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs poor condition

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

engine k light on

Pass 9 Aug 2016 82,631 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 72,377 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 62,959 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2013 59,551 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 53,557 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 43,340 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 41,996 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Engine management malfunction lamp illuminated

Pass 11 Jun 2010 32,743 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 23,630 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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LR06 NHJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LR06 NHJ, 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 LR06 NHJ registered?

LR06 NHJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 3 June 2006.

Is LR06 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR06 NHJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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