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OE06 XGW

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

233,932 mi
Last recorded233,932 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 XGW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 233,932 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 227,999 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 227,996 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 222,994 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 222,567 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 216,781 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 216,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 203,951 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 203,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 190,587 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 183,448 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 183,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 174,388 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 174,388 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 162,595 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 152,271 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 139,733 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 128,876 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 May 2011 128,316 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 110,274 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 110,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 90,473 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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OE06 XGW is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OE06 XGW, 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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OE06 XGW is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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