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SL56 TUA

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,093 mi
Last recorded156,093 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 TUA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 156,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rears both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Body component slightly loose wheel arch liner advise attention (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner missing

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foward advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2019 155,893 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Body component insecure wheel arch liner loose rubbing suspension arm (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rears both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front bonnet corroded

Nearside Front Inner Body component slightly loose advise attention (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward advise replacment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank support strap corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 147,399 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping greese (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front plastic wheel arch liner damaged, also steel plate rotted advise welding or replace o/s front of arch

Offside Rear door handle is working but feels loose and has to much slack movement advise investigation

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s both have slight misshape across tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 147,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire cover laying loose on exhaust could fall onto road at any time (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping greese (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front plastic wheel arch liner damaged, also steel plate rotted advise welding or replace o/s front of arch

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s both have slight misshape across tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 139,506 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner clip has slight weeaping (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle loose and stiff to open advise new handle (6.2.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened deep surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s have deep surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Jun 2016 133,450 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 128,039 miles

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 19 Feb 2014 120,514 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 111,035 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 92,092 miles

front sub frame rusty

hand brake travel long

n/s/r door dented at handle

o/s/f fog lamp discoloured

under tray fitted eng bay not seen

Pass 16 Sep 2010 65,323 miles

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 22 Sep 2009 40,893 miles

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

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

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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SL56 TUA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SL56 TUA, 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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SL56 TUA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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