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ML56 LZX

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

176,791 mi
Last recorded176,791 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 LZX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 176,791 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 175,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 172,155 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2019 172,111 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 166,962 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension bed at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 158,246 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

vehicles chassis and sub frames have age related corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2016 152,775 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 147,302 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 147,298 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 136,976 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 130,187 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 125,580 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 120,681 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 120,574 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

engine management light on

front brake pads appear quite low,discs worn

nearside rear brake slight bind

offside rear wheel rim dented

oil change indicator on

parking brake cables appear to be over adjusted

plastic panels to underside not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Nov 2010 114,792 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 104,878 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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ML56 LZX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ML56 LZX, 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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ML56 LZX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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