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MT06 LZP

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,638 mi
Last recorded113,638 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 LZP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 113,638 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 113,257 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 103,656 miles

Nearside Front slight wear on inner edge of tyre.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2016 92,321 miles

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2015 86,156 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 86,154 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 83,508 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2013 79,389 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 72,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 May 2012 72,588 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2011 58,918 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 58,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 May 2010 43,030 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,206 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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MT06 LZP is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT06 LZP, 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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MT06 LZP is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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