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OY55 EVC

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,451 mi
Last recorded151,451 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 EVC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 151,451 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 144,142 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 139,085 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 136,738 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 128,644 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 128,644 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 116,718 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 116,718 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 101,646 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 87,402 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 64,649 miles

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

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

hand brake travel high

segment of high level brake light in-op

wiper blades starting to smear

Fail 23 Feb 2009 64,649 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

hand brake travel high

segment of high level brake light in-op

wiper blades starting to smear

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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OY55 EVC is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY55 EVC, 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 OY55 EVC registered?

OY55 EVC is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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