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OX06 MVY

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

187,188 mi
Last recorded187,188 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX06 MVY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 187,188 miles

Covers fitted

Em light on

Lowering springs fitted all round

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2015 175,849 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s upper lower bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 158,053 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 148,896 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 124,463 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 100,477 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 100,476 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 76,175 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 62,461 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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OX06 MVY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OX06 MVY, 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 OX06 MVY registered?

OX06 MVY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 August 2006.

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