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SG06 VAO

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,146 mi
Last recorded34,146 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG06 VAO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 34,146 miles

all four tyres cracked & perished

n/s/f suspension arm bush perished (shock absorber attachment)

o/s washer jet poor

subframe corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2017 34,146 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (shock absorber attachment) (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all four tyres cracked & perished

n/s/f suspension arm bush perished (shock absorber attachment)

o/s washer jet poor

o/s/r brake disc showing signs of being overheated

o/s/r wheel bearing not checked r.e wheel bind

slight bind from n/s/r wheel

subframe corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 31,813 miles

Both front tyres slightly cracked and perished

OSF washer jet poor but providing sufficient liquid

Subframe corroded but not excessively

Fail 2 Mar 2016 31,813 miles

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

Both front tyres slightly cracked and perished

OSF washer jet poor but providing sufficient liquid

Subframe corroded but not excessively

Wipers smearing

Pass 24 Feb 2015 29,060 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 26,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 24,843 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 20,387 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 16,376 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 13,395 miles

DIESEL SMOKE TEST - ZERO READING = PASS UNABLE TO PRINT COPY.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 10,146 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 VAO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VAO, 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 VAO registered?

SG06 VAO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is SG06 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG06 VAO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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