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NV06 EEW

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,061 mi
Last recorded100,061 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV06 EEW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 100,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes and ferrules have been greased on the vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4-coil springs on the vehicle are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

reverse light flickered but still working

the underside of the vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 25 Jan 2019 93,566 miles

exhaust flexy blowing

front tyres worn to limit inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2018 84,578 miles

Corrosion Under Vehicle

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 84,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Behind Hub (1.9.2a)

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

Corrosion Under Vehicle

Front Wipers Smearing On Screen

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 73,209 miles

Bonnet covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2017 73,202 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Bonnet covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 62,568 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50r17 98w inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50r17 98w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50r17 98w inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 50,406 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 50,406 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014
Pass 31 Jul 2013 46,492 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 46,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 46,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Boot full.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 39,808 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2011 38,327 miles

N/S washer jet not working.

N/S/R brake is starting to bind on slightly.

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 38,327 miles

N/S washer jet not working.

N/S/R brake is starting to bind on slightly.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 35,111 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2010 35,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

noise on steering whne turning lock to lock

Pass 11 May 2009 31,667 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 EEW is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NV06 EEW, 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 EEW is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 May 2006.

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