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RE56 UVN

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 1859cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,225 mi
Last recorded107,225 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 UVN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,859cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 107,225 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 107,225 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 May 2015 95,448 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 95,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 84,710 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 84,710 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 80,652 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 76,584 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 70,066 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 70,024 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 70,024 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 52,340 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 52,222 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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 UVN is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,859cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RE56 UVN, 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 UVN registered?

RE56 UVN is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is RE56 UVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE56 UVN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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