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OV06 YMY

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,362 mi
Last recorded121,362 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 YMY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 121,362 miles

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

Offside 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 121,362 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 109,027 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 105,828 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 95,719 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 92,303 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 89,826 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 85,790 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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OV06 YMY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OV06 YMY, 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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OV06 YMY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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