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OV56 MHY

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,748 mi
Last recorded120,748 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 MHY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 120,748 miles

nearside bumper not secured

Pass 27 Mar 2015 115,043 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 115,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engin management light comming on and off

offside and nearside front suspension mount got surface corrision

offside door and outer sill damaged

offside rear tyre perished in tread and tread low

Pass 19 Mar 2014 106,674 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 106,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 102,328 miles

front brake pads wearing down 2mm

Pass 21 Mar 2012 93,524 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 93,524 miles

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

o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 23 Mar 2011 84,344 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 64,531 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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OV56 MHY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OV56 MHY, 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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What year was OV56 MHY registered?

OV56 MHY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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