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MD06 FHO

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,209 mi
Last recorded107,209 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD06 FHO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 107,209 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of treads on inner tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of treads on inner tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 104,635 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 100,746 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 100,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 97,591 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 87,847 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2016 87,739 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 79,668 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 66,532 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 53,524 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 41,169 miles

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

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

Excessive play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 4 Sep 2012 41,169 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Excessive play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 10 Aug 2011 33,566 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 28,089 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 21,189 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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MD06 FHO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MD06 FHO, 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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MD06 FHO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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