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SL06 LSU

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,584 mi
Last recorded97,584 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 LSU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 97,584 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs pitted

engine diag lamp displaying a fault

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

front subframe badly corroded

fuel filler flap difficult to open

nearside and offside rear suspnsion arms corroded

offside front fog lamp corroded

offside window lift faulty

oil temp warning lamp displayed

rear heatshield deteriorated and loose

Pass 15 Apr 2013 87,514 miles

front exhaust flxi has started so split but not blowing .

Fail 9 Apr 2013 87,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front exhaust flxi has started so split but not blowing .

Pass 22 Mar 2012 78,177 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 78,177 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 65,056 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 65,056 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 49,649 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 49,649 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 34,142 miles

front tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm

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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SL06 LSU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SL06 LSU, 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 SL06 LSU registered?

SL06 LSU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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