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MC55 FBA

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,890 mi
Last recorded176,890 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC55 FBA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 176,890 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 176,788 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 164,073 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 164,050 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 148,235 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 128,715 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 128,713 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 125,584 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 120,496 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 111,482 miles

Front Brake Didcs Worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 98,462 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 78,870 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 52,911 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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MC55 FBA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MC55 FBA, 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 MC55 FBA registered?

MC55 FBA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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