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OY56 ABX

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,476 mi
Last recorded144,476 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 ABX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 144,476 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine management light stays on

Pass 4 Jan 2013 137,855 miles

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)

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 16 Dec 2011 131,294 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 131,259 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 123,423 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 91,111 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 91,111 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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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OY56 ABX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OY56 ABX, 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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OY56 ABX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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