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OU06 XHV

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

179,550 mi
Last recorded179,550 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU06 XHV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 179,550 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin

Offside Rear tyre has some deterioration

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 16 Apr 2019 179,550 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin

Offside Rear tyre has some deterioration

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Apr 2018 166,912 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 151,583 miles

o/s/r tyre worn

Fail 21 Apr 2017 151,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 21 Apr 2016 132,453 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Fail 21 Apr 2016 132,453 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 120,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 120,418 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 109,831 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 109,831 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 98,223 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake cables split.

rear n/s and o/s brakes binding.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 98,223 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake cables split.

rear n/s and o/s brakes binding.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 81,440 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 66,976 miles

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate deteriorated

n/s/f door mirror damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2011 66,976 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate deteriorated

n/s/f door mirror damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2010 53,685 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,457 miles

40% of the high level brake lights are not working

Fail 27 Mar 2009 39,457 miles

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

40% of the high level brake lights are not working

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

Offside Rear 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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OU06 XHV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OU06 XHV, 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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OU06 XHV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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