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MH06 TYA

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,020 mi
Last recorded96,020 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH06 TYA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 96,020 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 87,165 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 80,028 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 71,409 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 71,408 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2012 64,423 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 55,931 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 55,930 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 47,009 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 38,569 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 38,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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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MH06 TYA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 3,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MH06 TYA, 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 MH06 TYA registered?

MH06 TYA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 June 2006.

Is MH06 TYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH06 TYA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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