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MM55 JHO

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

119,215 mi
Last recorded119,215 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 JHO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 119,215 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH INNER STEERING ARMS

Pass 25 May 2019 111,293 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 103,306 miles

Nearside Front Outer SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF TRACK ROD

Rear INNER SILLS CORRODED,OTHER PARTS OF CHASSIS COVERED WITH UNDER TRAYS

Pass 1 Jun 2017 98,807 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 95,121 miles

Engine Management light on

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

Pass 30 May 2015 90,403 miles

eml on/osr outer sidelight/front pads/all 4 tyres

Pass 31 May 2014 85,060 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 80,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2013 80,580 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 74,342 miles

n/s/front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 25 Mar 2011 68,566 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 58,645 miles

slight lift in n/s steering rack end

Pass 13 Aug 2009 44,064 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,297 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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MM55 JHO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MM55 JHO, 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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MM55 JHO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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