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LR56 HGP

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

14,727 mi
Last recorded14,727 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 HGP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 14,727 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 14,681 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 14,680 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking from top of tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 14,651 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 14,573 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 14,364 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 14,047 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 13,735 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 13,441 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 12,599 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 11,732 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 10,817 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 9,755 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 8,690 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 7,529 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 6,412 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 5,295 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 3,907 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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LR56 HGP is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LR56 HGP, 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 LR56 HGP registered?

LR56 HGP is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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The MOT history for LR56 HGP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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