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NV06 ECF

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,591 mi
Last recorded94,591 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV06 ECF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 94,591 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 94,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 76,504 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

both front tyres wearing inside edge

nearside front windscreen washer poor

Pass 13 Aug 2014 64,004 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 63,883 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 58,808 miles

play in offside front of steering rack

Pass 24 Jun 2011 49,038 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 36,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 12 May 2009 23,375 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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NV06 ECF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NV06 ECF, 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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NV06 ECF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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