MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,513 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis / floor (2.4.A.3)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive +rear (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear tyre stepping
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner 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 Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Inner 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 Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
F & R Subframes corroded
F Caliper brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
F & R Subframes corroded
F Caliper brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front subframe corroded
o/s/f wheel buckled
slight play other suspension
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front subframe corroded
o/s/f wheel buckled
o/s/hand brake effort low
slight play other suspension
F Suspension arms slightly worn
front tyres slightly worn on inner edge
jack rubbers missing
n/s bumper trim loose behind bumper
o/s rad mount rubber not fully in
slight buckle in n/s/f wheel
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
jack rubbers missing
o/s rad mount rubber not fully in
n/s bumper trim loose behind bumper
front tyres slightly worn on inner edge
rear heatshield sitting on exhaust
slight buckle in n/s/f wheel
both rear tyres feathering on inner edges
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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SB06 HFJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel 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 SB06 HFJ, 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 HFJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2006.
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