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PE56 YDL

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

216,552 mi
Last recorded216,552 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 YDL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 216,552 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 207,233 miles

Both front tyres are asymmetric and have been fitted to the wrong sides of the vehicle. Advise immediate rectification

Hand brake could be more responsive, advise attending to

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Advise changing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 207,136 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Tried twice, (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Both front tyres are asymmetric and have been fitted to the wrong sides of the vehicle. Advise immediate rectification

Hand brake could be more responsive, advise attending to

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Advise changing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 195,011 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box has a slight leak

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2019 185,410 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2019 185,405 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2018 175,225 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 13 Feb 2018 175,196 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2017 153,984 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 124,185 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 94,943 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 89,453 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 74,160 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 74,160 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 61,764 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 61,755 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 46,866 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 46,866 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 35,935 miles

both front tyres worn below 1mm on inner edges.

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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PE56 YDL is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 PE56 YDL, 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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PE56 YDL is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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