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SK06 JFC

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,245 mi
Last recorded169,245 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 JFC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2023 169,245 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine see sheet attached (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heatshield insecure

Rear reverse lights inop

Pass 30 Nov 2022 264,153 miles

All suspension components corroded

Front Subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 250,228 miles

All suspension components corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 233,775 miles

handbrake cables slightly deteriorated

numerous heatshields loose

slight buckles in both o/s wheels

suspect steering lock going faulty

suspension components corroded eg both subframes, rear arms

Fail 28 Nov 2020 233,668 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (1.6mm) and smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake cables slightly deteriorated

numerous heatshields loose

rear brake discs corroded

slight buckles in both o/s wheels

suspect steering lock going faulty

suspension components corroded eg both subframes, rear arms

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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SK06 JFC is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SK06 JFC, 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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SK06 JFC is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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