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OE56 EYU

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,004 mi
Last recorded89,004 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 EYU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 89,004 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 87,479 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 87,479 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake flexi bracket missing.

Pass 21 Mar 2019 84,845 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 75,506 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 73,441 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 68,102 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2014 60,135 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 60,050 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 52,706 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust emissions to low to record

Pass 17 May 2012 44,116 miles
Pass 22 May 2011 35,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2010 28,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside windscreen washer not working

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 EYU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 OE56 EYU, 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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What year was OE56 EYU registered?

OE56 EYU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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