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MV06 ENJ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,584 mi
Last recorded58,584 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 ENJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 58,584 miles

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

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

both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2016 55,891 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corner floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corner floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak from rear of engine ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 55,890 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corner floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corner floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak from rear of engine ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 52,999 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 50,202 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 47,393 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2012 44,595 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 44,558 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2011 41,362 miles

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

Oil leak

high leavel brake light poor (one bulb failed)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 38,093 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 33,826 miles

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

air bag light on

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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MV06 ENJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MV06 ENJ, 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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What year was MV06 ENJ registered?

MV06 ENJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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