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OU56 ZYG

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,881 mi
Last recorded162,881 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 ZYG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 162,881 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 156,941 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 151,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre scrubbed bald & side wall damage NOT deep enough to reach cords

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Offside front tyre scrubbed bald

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre under-inflated

Pass 24 Aug 2016 148,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre damage (NOT deep enough to reach cords )

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Aug 2016 148,642 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre damage (NOT deep enough to reach cords )

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 144,562 miles

center exhaust mounting missing (exhaust still fully supported)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 144,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal rack end seal leaking fluid (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

center exhaust mounting missing (exhaust still fully supported)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 139,061 miles

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

both front brake discs wearing thin

slight play in both front steering rack ends

small chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2013 129,819 miles

slight play in the o/s front upper ball joint

Fail 19 Sep 2013 129,819 miles

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

slight play in the o/s front upper ball joint

Pass 21 Sep 2012 121,819 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 121,770 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 110,927 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake has little reserve travel

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

only just passed emissions after getting warm and taking car for a run!

Pass 23 Sep 2010 100,111 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 74,405 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 ZYG is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZYG, 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 ZYG is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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