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MJ56 PKK

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,230 mi
Last recorded158,230 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 158,230 miles

chips in screen

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 17 Sep 2015 142,081 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 142,081 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 126,803 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 126,803 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 116,441 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 104,189 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 104,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 95,121 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 95,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 83,526 miles

n/s rear tyre low on outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2009 71,902 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine bay as full under cover fitted

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 PKK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PKK, 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 PKK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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