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OY56 FLN

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,640 mi
Last recorded33,640 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 FLN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 33,640 miles

wiper blades poor

Fail 21 Jun 2014 33,634 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion present to front subframe and rear suspension components......

rear tyres on legal limit......

Pass 14 Dec 2012 30,682 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres........

Pass 14 Dec 2011 23,424 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 18,878 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 18,878 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 13,900 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)

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 FLN is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol 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 FLN, 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 OY56 FLN registered?

OY56 FLN is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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