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MW56 JOH

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,025 mi
Last recorded91,025 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 JOH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2020 91,025 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 85,654 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 79,412 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 79,414 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Rear coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

floors,sills and chassis corroded slightly

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 70,675 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 70,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 63,018 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 56,063 miles

Both sides, front and rear brake discs slightly worn.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 52,053 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 52,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 48,769 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 48,744 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 44,173 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 37,542 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 27,348 miles

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

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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MW56 JOH is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MW56 JOH, 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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MW56 JOH is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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