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OA04 LFA

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,086 mi
Last recorded113,086 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOA04 LFA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 113,086 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2015 111,057 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 66,934 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 66,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 60,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 60,611 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 50,248 miles

rear tyres are wearing inner edges

Pass 30 Nov 2010 43,915 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 23 Nov 2009 36,010 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 36,010 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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OA04 LFA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OA04 LFA, 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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OA04 LFA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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