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SG06 UZJ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,293 mi
Last recorded129,293 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG06 UZJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 129,293 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 122,881 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 122,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 116,377 miles

all four tyres are getting close to the limit

Fail 14 Nov 2014 116,323 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

all four tyres are getting close to the limit

Pass 21 Nov 2013 111,376 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 86,093 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 86,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 40,833 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 37,561 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 33,304 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 30,145 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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SG06 UZJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SG06 UZJ, 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 SG06 UZJ registered?

SG06 UZJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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