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NH55 PXL

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,871 mi
Last recorded132,871 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH55 PXL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 132,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess fouling on exhaust hanger (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very slight nick on the boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 132,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess fouling on exhaust hanger (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very slight nick on the boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 121,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 121,308 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 105,970 miles

Battery lose

Engine malfunction light on

Front brake disc worn low + corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

Near side front inner wheel arch damaged

Rear suspension components are corroded + bushes perished

Pass 28 Oct 2015 92,819 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 80,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 4 Sep 2013 71,475 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 66,074 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 65,081 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 55,225 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2010 42,982 miles

ENGINE LAMP ON

Pass 3 Jul 2009 28,396 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 28,396 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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NH55 PXL is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol 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 NH55 PXL, 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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NH55 PXL is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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