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MJ06 NLK

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,298 mi
Last recorded111,298 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 NLK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 111,298 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 110,169 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 110,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 108,997 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 108,198 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 107,278 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded slightly in various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear both corroded,covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 107,275 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded slightly in various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear both corroded,covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 106,739 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody covered in underseal and slightly corroded in various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 106,737 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody covered in underseal and slightly corroded in various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 106,064 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 106,064 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 104,006 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 93,882 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 81,336 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 68,914 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 61,317 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 53,870 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 53,870 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 43,890 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 33,758 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 25,023 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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MJ06 NLK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MJ06 NLK, 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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MJ06 NLK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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