MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,552 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust back box has a slight leak
Trays and covers fitted
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine covers fitted
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
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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)
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)
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)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front tyres worn below 1mm on inner edges.
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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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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