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PF06 SDY

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,061 mi
Last recorded72,061 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF06 SDY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 72,061 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 72,061 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Both exhaust rear boxes clamps are corroded and broken.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 62,050 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust clam coreroded but still secure

Pass 30 Oct 2013 50,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both back box clamps corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2013 50,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both back box clamps corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2012 48,218 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 44,377 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 36,063 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 22,979 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 22,659 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 22,659 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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PF06 SDY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PF06 SDY, 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 PF06 SDY registered?

PF06 SDY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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