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RE56 YSG

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,887 mi
Last recorded127,887 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 YSG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 127,887 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 117,000 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 99,327 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 99,326 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 86,098 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 YSG is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YSG, 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 YSG registered?

RE56 YSG is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 December 2006.

Is RE56 YSG safe to buy?

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