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SP56 RYY

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,027 mi
Last recorded111,027 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 RYY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 111,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre worn on very inner edge to below legal limit

signs of temporary number plates fitted for mot test

Fail 27 Jan 2014 111,027 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre worn on very inner edge to below legal limit

signs of temporary number plates fitted for mot test

Pass 23 Jan 2013 101,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 101,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 88,914 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 77,405 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 65,364 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 63,829 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 RYY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RYY, 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 RYY registered?

SP56 RYY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 October 2006.

Is SP56 RYY safe to buy?

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