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PX56 ZZE

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,860 mi
Last recorded105,860 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 ZZE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 105,860 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 105,860 miles

Nearside Steering locking device insecure steering arm (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 99,297 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 99,248 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 90,369 miles

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

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 6 Nov 2012 83,387 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 83,383 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 74,362 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 74,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 63,941 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 49,406 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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PX56 ZZE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PX56 ZZE, 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 PX56 ZZE registered?

PX56 ZZE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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