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SB06 HFF

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,550 mi
Last recorded76,550 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 HFF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 76,550 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 69,250 miles

offside front coil spring corroded

oil leak

plastic under covers fitted obscuring some components

slight bind on offside rear brake

Fail 21 Aug 2015 69,089 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken at top (2.4.C.1a)

offside front coil spring corroded

oil leak

plastic under covers fitted obscuring some components

removed obstruction from drivers view prior to test

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 29 Aug 2014 61,235 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

possible puncture screw in tread of nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2014 61,230 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

possible puncture screw in tread of nearside rear tyre

removed obstruction from drivers view prior to test

Pass 4 Sep 2013 53,441 miles

small stone chip outside zone A

Fail 3 Sep 2013 53,441 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

small stone chip outside zone A

Fail 20 Aug 2013 53,435 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Glow plug warning lamp flashing indicating a fault.

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 49,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2012 49,142 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 43,063 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 36,453 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 28,996 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 26,395 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 26,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SB06 HFF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SB06 HFF, 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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SB06 HFF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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