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MJ56 PKC

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,876 mi
Last recorded109,876 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 PKC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 109,876 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 107,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 102,678 miles

1.slight play in n/s front lower balljoint 2.power steering slightly noisy on tickover

Pass 15 Nov 2013 96,693 miles

all discs lipped

both front tyres worn on inside and out side edges and close to marker bars

both rear tyres wearing on the inside and outside edges

chip in windscreen

front discs wearing thin

front lower valance loose at o/s

front number plate cracked

n/s/r handbrake lever on caliper not in the fully off position when handbrake lever is released

power steering resevoir area damp

rear discs badly worn on inside

rear exhaust heat shield loose

reccomend replacing both front tyres

slight wine on power steering, level checked, and on max mark.

Fail 13 Nov 2013 96,558 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all discs lipped

both front tyres worn on inside and out side edges and close to marker bars

both rear tyres wearing on the inside and outside edges

chip in windscreen

front discs wearing thin

front lower valance loose at o/s

front number plate cracked

n/s/r handbrake lever on caliper not in the fully off position when handbrake lever is released

power steering resevoir area damp

rear discs badly worn on inside

rear exhaust heat shield loose

reccomend replacing both front tyres

slight wine on power steering, level checked, and on max mark.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 86,758 miles

air con radiator deteriorating

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

exhaust heat sheild loose at rear of exhaust

front and rear brake discs lipped

front under tray loose at o/s

rear brake discs worn on inside face

slight fraying to n/s/r seat belt

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Fail 15 Nov 2012 86,665 miles

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

air con radiator deteriorating

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

exhaust heat sheild loose at rear of exhaust

front and rear brake discs lipped

front under tray loose at o/s

rear brake discs worn on inside face

slight fraying to n/s/r seat belt

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 15 Nov 2011 75,184 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

play in n/s steering damper

slight play in n/s/f bottom balljoint

Pass 1 Nov 2010 61,607 miles

All tyres wearing uneven and getting close to wear indicators

Nearside rear seatbelt fraying

Pass 3 Nov 2009 47,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 PKC is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 MJ56 PKC, 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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MJ56 PKC is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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