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OE56 LGA

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,426 mi
Last recorded113,426 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 LGA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 113,426 miles

engine under tray fitted

Fail 24 Dec 2015 112,014 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle mud flap (4.1.D.2)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Nov 2014 83,205 miles

N/s headlamp beam image deteriorating

Pass 2 Oct 2013 65,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 65,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 57,676 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 44,431 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 44,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 40,127 miles

1) tyres 225 50 17 2) o/s rear tyre close to limits 3) rear brake pads look low req closer inspection 4) front brake discs worn req measuring

Fail 13 Jan 2011 40,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

1) tyres 225 50 17 2) o/s rear tyre close to limits 3) rear brake pads look low req closer inspection 4) front brake discs worn req measuring

Pass 23 Nov 2009 29,564 miles

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

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

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 LGA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 OE56 LGA, 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 LGA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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