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SP56 HTU

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,992 mi
Last recorded98,992 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 HTU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 98,992 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 98,939 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear compoents has corrsion.

Pass 27 Jun 2018 92,023 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 92,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 83,619 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)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 83,619 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 75,993 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)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 72,505 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 72,505 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 64,986 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 64,986 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 55,411 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 53,838 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 45,933 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 38,995 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 30,844 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 30,596 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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SP56 HTU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SP56 HTU, 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 SP56 HTU registered?

SP56 HTU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 11 October 2006.

Is SP56 HTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP56 HTU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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