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PJ06 VXC

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,041 mi
Last recorded121,041 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 VXC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2018 121,041 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 120,697 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake travel long

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 111,570 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to makers limits (2/2.5mm)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on both edges and worn to 3mm

Offside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall and close to manufactures limit (2/2.5mm)

Offside Rear tyre lightly cracked and worn on both edges

offside tyres are non run flat and nearside tyres are run flat

Fail 27 May 2017 111,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre close to makers limit (2/2.5mm)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on both edges and worn to 3mm

Offside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall and close to manufacture limit (2/2.5mm)

Offside Rear tyre lightly cracked and wearing on both edges

Offside tyres are non run flat and nearside tyres are run flat

Pass 3 Jun 2016 103,474 miles

Vehicle has slight engine oil leak

Fail 27 May 2016 103,287 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Vehicle has slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 94,635 miles

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front tyre 3mm

Fail 26 May 2015 94,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front tyre 3mm

Fail 27 May 2014 84,347 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 27 May 2014 84,347 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 2 May 2013 69,538 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 May 2012 56,874 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 48,899 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 39,168 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 30,084 miles

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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PJ06 VXC is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PJ06 VXC, 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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PJ06 VXC is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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