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SC55 PUX

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,808 mi
Last recorded106,808 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 PUX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 106,808 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 106,808 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 83,673 miles

Offside Rear brakes slight bind

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 64,389 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 64,389 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

excessive side to side movement at both front wheels, suspect inner tie rods have excessive play

Pass 5 Mar 2013 39,228 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 31,592 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 22,731 miles

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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SC55 PUX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SC55 PUX, 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 SC55 PUX registered?

SC55 PUX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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