MOT Status
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100,159 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit POSSIBLE DPF MISSING. LEVELS VERY HIGH (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Headlamp aim not tested BULBS X2 INOP (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Lower UNDERTRAY FITTED BLOCKING VIEW TO COMPONENTS
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK WHEEL BEARING (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WAS ALSO FLAT(10PSI) @ PRE-CHECK (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
brake discs corroded slightly - may clean up with use
n/s mirror slightly insecure
slight creaking noise from o/s/f top arm
underside and suspension components corroded slightly
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both rear upper, n/s lower arm and rear subframe corroded
brake discs slightly corroded
corrosion underside eg rear inner wing, rear sills etc
exhaust corroded
fuel tank heatshield clips mising
n/s mirror slightly loose
rear tyres slightly cracked, o/s/r slightly worn
slight creak from o/s/f upper arm
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
offside mirror loose
rear brake discs worn and lipped
several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
offside mirror loose
rear brake discs worn and lipped
several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both rear wheels have a slight bind
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
rear suspension arms corroded
slight bind rear brakes
under trays fitted
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
suspect fault o/s rear lamp
all tyres worn on edges 225/50r17
slight corrosion on other brake pipes
slight corrosion on rear suspension components
slight wear front lower arm bushes
Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
all tyres worn edges and cracking round tread 225/50/17 89w
corrosion starting on some brake pipes
slight deterioration front lower arms rear bushes
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
N/S Handbrake cable outer caseing split
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
N/S Handbrake cable outer caseing split
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
nearside front brake disc corroded and pitted
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MJ06 PVW is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 PVW, 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 PVW is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 10 May 2006.
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