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MM06 PHV

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,531 mi
Last recorded140,531 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM06 PHV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 140,531 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 127,952 miles

Engine under cover fitted

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides and also their inner edges bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear All suspension and brake components corroded

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 127,950 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine under cover fitted

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides and also their inner edges bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear All suspension and brake components corroded

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 116,183 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 5 Jul 2017 116,182 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Jul 2016 107,624 miles

Offside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 96,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate starting to delaminate

O/S/F tyre worn to 3mm and bald on inner edge

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 96,813 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate starting to delaminate

O/S/F tyre worn to 3mm and bald on inner edge

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 83,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear wearing on inner edge

rear brakes binding

rear inner brake pads appaer low

Pass 19 Jul 2013 69,870 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 60,368 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 51,664 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 51,650 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 42,650 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 31,399 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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MM06 PHV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MM06 PHV, 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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MM06 PHV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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