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RE56 UKP

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,565 mi
Last recorded115,565 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 UKP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 115,565 miles

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

Nearside Front sill disorted but non prescribed area

Offside both tyres wearing thin

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 115,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front sill disorted but non prescribed area

Offside both tyres wearing thin

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 108,407 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear both trailing arms slight corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 98,097 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 98,097 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 85,945 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 77,509 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 76,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

travel on hand brake

Pass 26 Oct 2012 66,131 miles

engine management light on

Pass 28 Nov 2011 53,680 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 53,680 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 35,067 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 23,980 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

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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RE56 UKP is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RE56 UKP, 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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RE56 UKP is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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