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MK06 LGE

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

212,676 mi
Last recorded212,676 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 LGE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 212,676 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 123,071 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 109,708 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 109,708 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 99,309 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 92,774 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 85,233 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 76,247 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 76,247 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 64,181 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 56,977 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 56,971 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 53,746 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2009 42,316 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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MK06 LGE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc 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 LGE, 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 LGE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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