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OE56 EYJ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,746 mi
Last recorded147,746 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 EYJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 147,746 miles

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 136,251 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 127,359 miles

engine under trays fitted

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Aug 2014 118,808 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 118,808 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 109,325 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 101,253 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 111,862 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 95,144 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 95,144 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 27 Oct 2010 88,932 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 88,927 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 70,646 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 70,646 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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OE56 EYJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OE56 EYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE56 EYJ registered?

OE56 EYJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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