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SH06 VCT

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,397 mi
Last recorded158,397 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 VCT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 158,397 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 158,331 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 153,746 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 147,529 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 147,519 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken 2 sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 135,132 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 135,120 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 120,317 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 119,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 101,836 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 101,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 85,484 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2014 69,839 miles

genral surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2013 55,171 miles

Free play detected nearside track control arm inner joint.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 45,376 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front track control arm is worn resulting in free play at wheel.

Fail 5 Jan 2011 38,092 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 32,306 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2009 24,375 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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SH06 VCT is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH06 VCT, 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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SH06 VCT is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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