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SN06 TBZ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,624 mi
Last recorded35,624 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN06 TBZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 35,624 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 34,163 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 33,285 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 33,285 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 30,486 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 26,348 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 21,954 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 21,951 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 17,070 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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SN06 TBZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SN06 TBZ, 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 SN06 TBZ registered?

SN06 TBZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 August 2006.

Is SN06 TBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN06 TBZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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