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SB06 OJD

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

150,671 mi
Last recorded150,671 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 OJD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 150,671 miles

front and rear subframes have surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2017 140,687 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 129,273 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 129,227 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 116,218 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 105,425 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 105,420 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 92,954 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 92,951 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 85,920 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 85,913 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 77,438 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 77,438 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 61,303 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 61,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 47,203 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 47,198 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OJD is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OJD, 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 SB06 OJD registered?

SB06 OJD is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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