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RE56 UKZ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,345 mi
Last recorded149,345 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 UKZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 149,345 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 145,662 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 138,248 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 138,095 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 127,124 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 127,111 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 126,287 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 126,285 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 105,151 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 82,440 miles

corrosion forming on subframe suspension components

Pass 25 Nov 2009 60,734 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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RE56 UKZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel 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 RE56 UKZ, 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 RE56 UKZ registered?

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

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