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OE56 LFF

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

288,900 mi
Last recorded288,900 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 LFF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 288,900 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2018 288,981 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure shock absorber cup broken off (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear sub frame corroded

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Jul 2017 262,913 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 262,912 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber (2.4.C.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 142,081 miles

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

nearside front tyre has a cut on sidewall

under-body corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2016 142,081 miles

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

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

nearside front tyre has a cut on sidewall

under-body corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 134,961 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 137,743 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 126,696 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 126,628 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 119,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 111,093 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2012 111,093 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2011 101,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

wear to front brake discs

Pass 3 Dec 2010 81,081 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 64,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres gettinglow 3mm

Pass 11 Dec 2009 64,197 miles

rear tyres gettinglow 3mm

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 LFF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LFF, 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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OE56 LFF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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