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MJ56 OPX

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,287 mi
Last recorded88,287 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 OPX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 88,287 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2013 86,823 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 86,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 71,178 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 71,178 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 48,533 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 48,532 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 36,199 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 36,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 118,421 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 118,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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MJ56 OPX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MJ56 OPX, 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 MJ56 OPX registered?

MJ56 OPX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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