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SBE41249

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

192,740 mi
Last recorded192,740 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBE41249
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 192,740 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured on nearside (1.3.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 192,737 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

under vehicle light corrosion

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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SBE41249 is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SBE41249, 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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SBE41249 is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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