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MK06 LFL

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,490 mi
Last recorded131,490 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 LFL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 131,490 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 125,895 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 118,468 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 118,463 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 108,671 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Geometry check required (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Geometry check required (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 98,828 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 89,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 13 May 2013 77,882 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 70,531 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 64,205 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 47,983 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 47,983 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009

Front number plate slighttly damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2009 44,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front number plate slighttly damaged

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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MK06 LFL is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MK06 LFL, 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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MK06 LFL is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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