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MJ56 PVO

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,334 mi
Last recorded73,334 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 73,334 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear exhaust clamp corroded but secure

Pass 1 Dec 2020 70,529 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 70,418 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 61,205 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 55,578 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 55,578 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 46,711 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 46,711 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 45,421 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 43,606 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 38,481 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 35,893 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 33,509 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 30,241 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 30,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 25,361 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 20,650 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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MJ56 PVO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 PVO, 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 PVO registered?

MJ56 PVO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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The MOT history for MJ56 PVO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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