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SB06 TNX

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,421 mi
Last recorded163,421 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 TNX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 163,421 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 163,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2017 150,942 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 142,111 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 128,167 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 115,132 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 101,557 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 85,000 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 68,700 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 52,646 miles

nearside front tyre slightly distorted

Pass 16 Jun 2009 41,284 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front flexy hose not secured by original means

Fail 9 Jun 2009 41,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn bald on inner shoulders

hand brake reqs adjusted

nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged!.

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 TNX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SB06 TNX, 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 TNX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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