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OU56 ZXY

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,386 mi
Last recorded155,386 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 ZXY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 155,386 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 155,178 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values limit 0.51 and reading 1.78 average (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 146,421 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 146,348 miles

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

Exhaust clamp defective O/S rear silencer

Exhaust heat shield insecure below fuel tank

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 141,701 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 138,863 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 130,710 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 121,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper 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)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all four tyres worn on edges

engine management light on

nearside brake binding slightly

rust forming on underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2014 109,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 11 Mar 2014 109,898 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Mar 2013 99,467 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 90,185 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 81,563 miles

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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OU56 ZXY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 OU56 ZXY, 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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OU56 ZXY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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