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PJ06 VXH

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,855 mi
Last recorded113,855 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 VXH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 113,855 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 106,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front tyre badly worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Nov 2014 106,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front tyre badly worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Sep 2013 95,773 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 80,376 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 63,857 miles

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

o/s/f fog light broken

Fail 17 Jun 2011 63,857 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

o/s/f fog light broken

Pass 15 Jun 2010 52,604 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 52,604 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 36,739 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 VXH is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VXH, 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 PJ06 VXH registered?

PJ06 VXH is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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