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SC56 DJY

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,078 mi
Last recorded73,078 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC56 DJY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 73,078 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front bumper slightly damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2021 73,078 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2019 58,975 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 56,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 56,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 50,616 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 50,024 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front subframe outer skin corroded on o/s/f

Fail 3 Dec 2016 50,024 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Oil leak ()

Front subframe outer skin corroded on o/s/f

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 42,165 miles

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Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 36,792 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 29,417 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 29,417 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 25,324 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 22,173 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 19,295 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 19,295 miles

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

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

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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SC56 DJY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SC56 DJY, 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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SC56 DJY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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